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Define path length and displacement in your own words.
Think about how the path might curve or change direction.
What is the formula for average speed?
Consider what you need to measure for distance and time.
Path length is always equal to displacement.
Think about a curvy path compared to a straight line.
What is the relationship between average speed and average velocity?
What happens if you return to the starting position?
An object travels 20 m north, then turns and travels 15 m east. Calculate the total path length and the displacement.
Think about how to use Pythagorean theorem for the final displacement.
A cyclist travels 10 km north, then 5 km south in 30 minutes. Calculate the average speed and average velocity.
Consider the total distance and the net movement.
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