1. Distance, displacement, speed, velocity, solving equations

2. Distance vs. Displacement
Measurement between two points
Does not have a direction (Scalar)
What’s the distance between A and B? Does the car have a defined direction?
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3. Distance vs. Displacement
Overall change of of position
Has a direction (vector)
What’s the distance between A and B? Does the car have a defined direction?
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4. Distance and Displacement Example
When the track star gets half way around the track the distance traveled is __________ and the total displacement is ________.
The track is 400 meters
When the track star stops on the finish line, the distance traveled is __________ and the total displacement is ________.
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5. Distance/Displacement Activity
Each group will be given multiple locations to go. Calculate the distance and displacement of your trip

6. Speed/Velocity Activity
Once you have determined the distance and displacement of you trip, calculate the speed and velocity of it.

7. Solving Equations
Complete the solving equations sheet