displacement v distance - Sp1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is distance?
A
how far point B is from point A
2
Q
what is displacement?
A
how far you have travelled from your origin
3
Q
what is the difference between displacement and distance?
A
distance = the route taken
displacement = the most direct line from starting
4
Q
what is the equation for displacement on a graph?
A
usually can use Pythagoras or something similar - finding the area on a time velocity graph over a certain section
