physics, chap2(distance and displacement)

What is distance?

The length of the path traversed by an object in a certain time.

Is distance a scalar or vector quantity?

Scalar quantity.

Does distance depend on the path followed?

Yes, it depends on the path.

Can distance be negative?

No, it is always positive.

How does distance compare to the magnitude of displacement?

It can be more than or equal to the magnitude of displacement.

Can distance be zero if displacement is zero?

No, distance cannot be zero if there is any movement.

What is displacement?

The distance between the final and initial positions in a specified direction.

Is displacement a scalar or vector quantity?

Vector quantity.

Does displacement depend on the path followed?

No, it does not depend on the path.

Can displacement be negative?

Yes, it can be positive, negative, or zero.

How does the magnitude of displacement compare to distance?

It can be less than or equal to the distance.