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Physics Quiz on Distance and Displacement

Quiz by Mr.MD Showket Hasan

Grade 8
Science
Thailand Core Curriculum

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  • Q1
    1. According to Source 1, what is the basic definition of distance?
    A. The shortest route between two points.
    C. The rate at which an object moves.
    B. The total length covered during motion.
    D. The change in position over time.
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  • Q2
    2. What is the standard unit of measurement for distance mentioned in Source 1?
    C. Seconds.
    A. Kilometres per hour.
    D. Kilometres.
    B. Metres.
    30s
  • Q3
    3. Source 1 states that "distance does NOT specify a direction". What type of quantity is distance classified as?
    B. Vector.
    C. Relative.
    A. Scalar.
    D. Constant.
    30s
  • Q4
    4. According to Source 1, what additional information does displacement provide compared to distance?
    A. The time taken to travel.
    C. The type of motion involved.
    D. The direction of the change in position.
    B. The speed of the object.
    30s
  • Q5
    5. What is the key difference between distance and displacement, as explained in Source 1?
    C. Distance is the total length of the path travelled, while displacement is the shortest distance between the starting and ending points, with direction.
    A. Distance is measured in metres, while displacement is measured in kilometres.
    B. Distance is always greater than displacement.
    D. Distance is a vector quantity, while displacement is a scalar quantity.
    30s
  • Q6
    6. A runner completes a lap around a 400-metre track. What is their displacement?
    D. It depends on their speed.
    A. 400 metres.
    B. 800 metres.
    C. Zero metres.
    30s
  • Q7
    7. A car travels 10 kilometres east and then 5 kilometres west. What is the total distance travelled?
    B. 10 kilometres.
    D. 20 kilometres.
    A. 5 kilometres.
    C. 15 kilometres.
    30s
  • Q8
    8. In the previous question, what is the car's displacement?
    C. 10 kilometres east.
    D. 15 kilometres east.
    B. 5 kilometres west.
    A. 5 kilometres east.
    30s
  • Q9
    9. A student walks 200 metres north, then 100 metres east, and finally 200 metres south. What is their displacement?
    B. 100 metres east.
    A. Zero metres.
    D. 500 metres.
    C. 200 metres north.
    30s
  • Q10
    10. A ball rolls off a table and falls straight down to the floor. Is its distance travelled greater than, less than, or equal to its displacement?
    C. Equal to.
    A. Greater than.
    B. Less than.
    D. It depends on the height of the table.
    30s
  • Q11
    11. Source 1 uses the analogy of a taxi ride to explain the difference between distance and displacement. How does this analogy effectively illustrate the concept?
    B. It shows that taxis always travel in straight lines, demonstrating displacement.
    A. It highlights that distance is the basis for calculating charges (like a taxi fare), while displacement is irrelevant in such practical scenarios.
    C. It emphasizes that both distance and displacement are important for determining travel costs.
    D. It proves that displacement is always shorter than distance.
    30s
  • Q12
    12. Source 1 states that "in MOST cases in our day to day lives, the distance covered is greater than the displacement seen." Why is this generally true?
    C. Most people do not pay attention to direction, only focusing on the distance travelled.
    D. Displacement is a more complex concept than distance, making it difficult to calculate accurately.
    A. People rarely travel in perfectly straight lines, often making turns or backtracking, which increases distance while having minimal impact on displacement.
    B. Displacement is only relevant for short distances, while distance is used for longer journeys.
    30s
  • Q13
    13. If an object ends its motion at its starting point, what can be concluded about its displacement?
    A. Its displacement is equal to the distance travelled.
    B. Its displacement is unknown.
    D. Its displacement is zero.
    C. Its displacement is greater than the distance travelled.
    30s
  • Q14
    14. How does understanding the difference between distance and displacement contribute to a deeper understanding of motion?
    B. It allows for a more precise description of an object's change in position, considering both magnitude and direction.
    C. It simplifies the calculation of average speed.
    D. It proves that all motion is relative.
    A. It helps in calculating the exact time taken for any journey.
    30s
  • Q15
    15. Can an object have zero displacement even if it has covered a large distance? Explain your answer.
    D. Only if the observer is stationary.
    C. Only if the object is moving in a circle.
    B. No, displacement is always proportional to distance.
    A. Yes, if an object returns to its starting point, its displacement will be zero, even if it travelled a considerable distance during its motion.
    30s

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