Distance vs Displacement

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Distance vs Displacement

Distance (d) – how far an object travels

Displacement (Δx) – shortest path between point

A (initial) and point B (final)

Multiple Choice

Bill runs 400 meters to Andy's house, turns around, and runs 400 meters back home. What is Bill's distance?

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400 meters

800 meters

1600 meters

Multiple Choice

Bill runs 400 meters to Andy's house, turns around, and runs 400 meters back home. What is Bill's displacement?

0 meters

400 meters

800 meters

1600 meters

Multiple Choice

Sara walks from Point A to Point B. Which is true?

Distance and displacement are EQUAL

Distance is less than displacement

Multiple Choice

Find the distance Sara walks from A to B, B to C then C to D?

11m

Multiple Choice

Find the displacement of Sara when she walks from A to B, B to C then C to D?

11m

Distance vs Displacement

Distance (d) – how far an object travels

Displacement (Δx) – shortest path between point

A (initial) and point B (final)

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