SPH4URI Ex. 1 - Position vs. Displacement vs. Distance Example A W B C Position 1. State the position of the student at... N A to B O B to C 4.0 m A to C S In the above diagram, use the origin O as the reference point. A student starts at A, walks to B in 6.0s then walks to C in another 6.0s. A 6.0 m Distance 2. What is the distance travelled as the student walks from... 3.0 m B Unit 1: Kinematics E
Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration
In classical mechanics, kinematics deals with the motion of a particle. It deals only with the position, velocity, acceleration, and displacement of a particle. It has no concern about the source of motion.
Linear Displacement
The term "displacement" refers to when something shifts away from its original "location," and "linear" refers to a straight line. As a result, “Linear Displacement” can be described as the movement of an object in a straight line along a single axis, for example, from side to side or up and down. Non-contact sensors such as LVDTs and other linear location sensors can calculate linear displacement. Non-contact sensors such as LVDTs and other linear location sensors can calculate linear displacement. Linear displacement is usually measured in millimeters or inches and may be positive or negative.
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