Distance vs. Displacement Flashcards
1
Q
It refers to “how much an object has covered” during its motion
A
Distance
2
Q
A change in position, how far out of place an object is compared to where it started
A
Displacement
3
Q
The absolute value of displacement
A
Distance
4
Q
Displacement has both direction and magnitude, therefore it is a ______ quantity
A
Vector
5
Q
Distance only has magnitude, making it a ______ quantity
A
Scalar
6
Q
Change in position
A
Displacement
7
Q
Formula for displacement
A
s(b) - s(a)
Where s is speed, a is the initial position, and b is the final position
