3.11 - POINTS TO PONDER
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Practice Questions
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Define path length and displacement in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how the path might curve or change direction.
What is the formula for average speed?
💡 Hint: Consider what you need to measure for distance and time.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Path length is always equal to displacement.
💡 Hint: Think about a curvy path compared to a straight line.
What is the relationship between average speed and average velocity?
💡 Hint: What happens if you return to the starting position?
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Challenge Problems
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An object travels 20 m north, then turns and travels 15 m east. Calculate the total path length and the displacement.
💡 Hint: 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.
💡 Hint: Consider the total distance and the net movement.
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