Distance & Displacement Flashcards
1
Q
Distance
A
total length that an object has travelled
2
Q
Displacement
A
how far an object is from where it started (with direction)
3
Q
Unit of distance & displacement
A
M (metres)
displacement: m+direction
4
Q
Why is distant greater than displacement？
A
If the motion is not a straight line or an object changes its direction
