Distance and Displacement

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Distance and Displacement: Overview

This topic sheds light on the concept of distance along with its formula and unit. It briefs the relation between distance, speed and time. We will also learn about displacement with the aid of examples and activities.

Important Questions on Distance and Displacement

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Science>Motion>Distance and Displacement> Q 1

List the difference between distance and displacement.

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Science>Motion>Distance and Displacement> Q 2

Distance can have positive and negative values.

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Science>Motion>Distance and Displacement> Q 3

Can displacement be negative? Compare displacement with simple linear motion.

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Science>Motion>Distance and Displacement> Q 4

A body travels a distance of 3 km towards East, then 4 km towards North and finally 9 km towards East. What is the resultant displacement?

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Science>Motion>Distance and Displacement> Q 5

If on a round trip you travel 6 km and then arrive back home what is your final displacement?

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Science>Motion>Distance and Displacement> Q 6

In which of the following cases of motion, the distance moved and the magnitude of displacement are equal?