Physics - L01 Distance and Displacement Flashcards

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1
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Scalar or Vector:
Distance

A

Scalar

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2
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Scalar or Vector:
Displacement

A

Vector

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3
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Variables in Distance

A

Magnitude only

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4
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Variables in Displacement

A

Magnitude and Direction

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5
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Displacement:
Formula

A

D = Xf - Xi

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6
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Displacement:
Directions (+) (-)

A

Positive: North and East
Negative: South and West

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7
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Total length of the path between two or more positions

A

Distance

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8
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Change in an object’s position with the direction of motion

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Displacement

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