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Define distance in your own words.
Think about how far you traveled.
What unit is used to measure displacement?
Consider the metric system.
What unit is used for measuring distance?
Think about length.
Is velocity a scalar quantity?
Consider if direction is involved.
A car travels 150 meters north and then makes a turn and travels 50 meters south. Calculate the total distance and displacement traveled.
Distance is cumulative; displacement is the final position relative to the start.
A cyclist accelerates uniformly from 5 m/s to 15 m/s in 5 seconds. Calculate the distance covered during this time.
Break down the steps using the equations of motion.
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