In this lesson, we will learn how to differentiate between position, displacement, and distance traveled, including problems that use vector notation.
Students will be able to
Q1:
You traveled 213 miles from California to San Francisco. Does the “213 miles” represent distance or displacement?
Q2:
Using the given figure, calculate the distance, 𝑑, covered by a body that moves from point 𝐴 to point 𝐶 then returns to point 𝐵 and its displacement, 𝑠.
Q3:
A person ran 160 m east and then 175 m north. Find the total distance covered by the person.
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