Question

question 4
1 pts
the shortest length between an objects start and end point is defined as see slide 4
○ displacement
○ speed
○ distance
○ velocity

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definitions of the terms:

• Displacement is defined as the shortest length (straight - line) between the start and end point of an object's motion, having both magnitude and direction.
• Distance is the total path length traveled, not necessarily the shortest.
• Speed is the rate of change of distance, a scalar quantity.
• Velocity is the rate of change of displacement, a vector quantity.

So, based on the definition of the shortest length between start and end point, the correct term is displacement.

Answer:

A. displacement