Vectors, Scalars, Distance, Displacement
Grade 10•45 minutes
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.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define scalar and vector quantities, providing an example of each that is different from the examples used in the video.
2. Explain the difference between distance and displacement in your own words. Use an example (different from the video) to illustrate how they can be different.
3. A student walks 5 meters north, then 3 meters south. a) What is the total distance traveled by the student? b) What is the student's displacement?
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
U2L1.0 Displacement vs Distance
Mr R'Science