Let's solve the questions step by step using the information provided in the image and the description.
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Given:
- The cat travels from
Point K to Point L along a wavy blue path.
- The
total path length (actual distance traveled) is
700 meters.
- The
straight-line horizontal distance between K and L is
400 meters (as shown by the dashed line).
- The cat takes
100 seconds to travel from K to L.
- The direction from K to L is
East, as indicated by the compass and the position of the points.
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Q.10. What is the cat’s distance?
Distance is the total length of the path traveled, regardless of direction.
- The cat follows the blue wavy path, which is
700 meters long.
- So, the
distance is
700 meters.
✔ Answer: b) 700 meters
> Note: Distance is a scalar quantity — it only has magnitude, not direction.
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Q.11. What is the cat’s displacement?
Displacement is the straight-line change in position from the starting point to the ending point, including direction.
- The cat starts at
K and ends at
L.
- The straight-line distance between K and L is
400 meters.
- The direction is
East, as shown in the diagram.
So, displacement =
400 meters to the East.
✔ Answer: c) 400 meters to the East
> Displacement is a vector quantity — it includes both magnitude and direction.
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✔ Final Answers:
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Q.10: b) 700 meters
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Q.11: c) 400 meters to the East
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of speed worksheet middle school.
