Physics - L01 Distance and Displacement Flashcards
1
Q
Scalar or Vector:
Distance
A
Scalar
2
Q
Scalar or Vector:
Displacement
A
Vector
3
Q
Variables in Distance
A
Magnitude only
4
Q
Variables in Displacement
A
Magnitude and Direction
5
Q
Displacement:
Formula
A
D = Xf - Xi
6
Q
Displacement:
Directions (+) (-)
A
Positive: North and East
Negative: South and West
7
Q
Total length of the path between two or more positions
A
Distance
8
Q
Change in an object’s position with the direction of motion
A
Displacement
