Vectors, Scalars, Distance, Displacement

Vectors, Scalars, Distance, Displacement

Grade 10 · Physics · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can analyze a scenario involving motion to identify vector and scalar quantities, and then calculate both the total distance traveled and the overall displacement.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

U2L1.0 Displacement vs Distance

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A bicycle travels 8 meters north, then turns and travels 5 meters south. Calculate the total distance traveled and the displacement of the bicycle. A runner completes one lap around a circular track with a circumference of 400 meters. What is the total distance run by the runner, and what is the runner's displacement?

Teacher Guide

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