Distance and Displacement
MCQ Test - 10 Marks | Test your understanding of fundamental motion concepts
1
Which of the following statements about distance and displacement is correct?
2
A student walks 30 m north, then 40 m east, and finally 30 m south. What is the total distance traveled?
3
For the same journey in question 2, what is the magnitude of displacement?
4
When is the magnitude of displacement equal to the distance traveled?
5
A car travels around a circular track of radius 50 m and completes one full lap. What is the displacement?
6
Which quantity can never be negative?
7
A person walks 200 m towards east, then 300 m towards north, and finally 200 m towards west. Calculate the total distance traveled.
8
For the journey in question 7, what is the magnitude of displacement?
9
The odometer of a car measures:
10
A runner completes a 400 m race on a circular track and returns to the starting point. What can we say about the distance and displacement?