Physics Primary 5-6 (Ages 10-12)

Gr 9 - L1 - Position and displacement Short Quiz

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In a coordinate system used to describe motion, what is the purpose of the origin?

A It marks the starting point or reference point for measuring position.

B It indicates the direction of motion.

C It represents the speed of the object.

D It shows the total distance traveled.

A UAE Mars mission rover starts at position x = 2 m on a straight track and moves to position x = 8 m. What is its displacement?

A +6 m

B -10 m

C -6 m

D +10 m

A student walks from the library to the cafeteria, a distance of 50 m east, and then returns to the library. Which statement correctly compares distance and displacement?

A Distance is 100 m, displacement is 100 m east.

B Distance is 50 m, displacement is 50 m east.

C Distance is 100 m, displacement is 0 m.

D Distance is 0 m, displacement is 100 m.

On a coordinate axis, if the positive direction is to the right, what does a negative displacement indicate?

A The object did not move.

B The object moved to the right.

C The object moved to the left.

D The object moved faster.

A falcon flies from a position 15 m east of its nest to a position 5 m west of its nest. If east is positive, what is its displacement?

A -20 m

B -10 m

C +10 m

D +20 m

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