Distance and Displacement Practice
Part 1
State whether the following are examples of vector or scalar quantities:
1. distance of 2 m=
2. A force of 35 N acting 30o W of N=
3. A velocity of 3 m·s-1 on a bearing of 115o=
4. 55 s=
5. 4 m·s-1=
6. 165 m North=
=
Part 2
Draw your own diagram in you books and then upload pictures onto digital workbook for
the following situations. Then, calculate the distance (Dist) and displacement (Displ) each
person moves. Include a direction (example: north or northwest) with your answer.
Record your answers on your paper in the appropriate blank.
1. David walks 3 km north, and then turns east and walks 4 km.
2. Amy runs 2 miles south, then turns around and runs 3 miles north.
3. Jermaine runs exactly 2 laps around a 400 meter track.
4. Derrick crawls 4 feet south, and then turns east and crawls 6 feet.
5. Ray runs 30 feet north, 30 feet west, and then 30 feet south.