Final Answer:
Distance: 5 meters, Displacement: 5 meters, Direction: +x
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Explanation:
Let’s look at point A and point B on the graph.
Point A is at (0, 0) — that’s the center.
Point B is at (5, 0) — 5 blocks to the right.
Distance is how far you walk. You go straight from A to B — that’s 5 blocks. So distance = 5 meters.
Displacement is how far you end up from where you started — and in what direction. You started at A, ended at B. That’s 5 blocks to the right (+x direction). So displacement = 5 meters, direction = +x.
You don’t need Pythagorean Theorem here because you’re moving only left/right — no up/down. Just count the blocks!
Also, since you went straight and didn’t turn, distance and displacement are the same here.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of distance and displacement practice worksheet.
