Distance and Displacement

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Motion

process of moving or a specific movement caused by force. It is observed through a change in position. Terms used to describe it: speed, velocity, and acceleration.

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Rectilinear

Movement in a straight line.

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Curvilinear

Movement along a curved path

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Angular

Rotation around a fixed point

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Position

The location of an object at a particular time

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Reference Point

A fixed place or object used to compare and determine if an object is in motion.

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Distance

  • Measures the total path traveled.

  • Only considers magnitude (size).

  • Scalar quantity (no direction).

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Displacement

  • Measures the shortest straight-line path from start to end.

  • Considers both magnitude and direction.

  • Vector quantity (has direction).