Distance and Displacement
Grade 10Physics45 min
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between distance and displacement using real-world examples.
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Distance, Displacement, Speed and Velocity
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A hiker walks 8 km north and then 5 km south. What is the total distance the hiker traveled? What is the hiker's displacement? A cyclist rides 12 km east, then 9 km west, and finally 3 km east. What is the total distance the cyclist traveled? What is the cyclist's displacement? ”
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