Module 1-2 – Describing Motion: Distance and
Displacement
Wrap Up
Identify the words that are being described by each sentence. The number
of boxes indicate the number of letters of the correct answer. (5 Points)
1. The continuous change in position with respect to a reference point.
2. The total length of path traveled by an object.
3. The straight-line distance between the initial and final position.
4. A quantity that has magnitude or size.
5. A quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
Post Test
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet
of paper. (10 points)
1. What do you call the object used for comparison to determine if
something is in motion or has changed its position?
a. boiling point b. melting point c. reference point d. referral point
2. Displacement is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and
direction. Which of the following quantities is NOT a vector?
a. 3 N, down b. 4 m/s, West c. 5 km /s, left d. 6 m
For Nos. 3 - 4 analyze the figure below :
3m
Point A Point B
3. From its original position (Point A), the ball was pushed and rolled to its
new location (Point B). Which of the following statements about its distance and
displacement in terms of its size is TRUE?
a. The distance covered by the ball and its displacement are
equal.
b. The distance covered by the ball is longer than its
displacement.
c. The displacement of the ball is shorter than its covered
distance.
d. There is no displacement nor distance covered by the ball.
4. If the ball was kicked and returned to its original position, what is the
value of its displacement? (Point A back to Point A)
A. 0 B. 3 m C. 6 m D. 9 m
5. Staying at home is the best way to distance oneself to others and to
lessen the risk of exposure to COVID-19, but it is inevitable to go outside
especially in buying one’s essential needs. Which of the following is NOT a good
practice when going outside the house during this pandemic period?
a. washing and sanitizing hands frequently
b. practicing and observing social distancing
c. wearing face mask and face shield properly
d. attending birthday parties and other social gatherings
6. The following measurements are examples of displacement EXCEPT
A. 40 m , upward C. 62 km West
B. 50 m/s , North East D. 75 cm, to the right
7. Distance is a scalar quantity. Which of the following best describe a scalar
quantity?
a. Scalar quantity has no magnitude and no direction.
b. Scalar quantity has both magnitude and direction.
c. Scalar quantity has a magnitude only.
d. Scalar quantity has a direction only.
8. The total length of the path travelled by a moving object and is specified by a
magnitude only is
A. Displacement
B. Distance
C. Velocity
D. Speed
9. Which of the following statements is TRUE about distance and
displacement?
A. The total distance travelled can be less than the total displacement
travelled.
B. The units of distance and displacement are different.
C. Both require a reference point to be measured from.
D. Distance can be negative or zero.
10. As a student in distant learning platform, the following are best practices to
keep track on your progress and be able to successfully accomplish your goal in
life EXCEPT:
A. Keep yourself updated with the different applications on the different
social media sites.
B. Ask your teacher for concepts clarification if you don’t understand the
lesson.
C. Make a self -monitoring about your outputs submitted to your teacher.
D. Establish a good study habit.
