Problem #3 The data given is of the USA swim team relay race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Use the data to answer the following questions. Team USA Swimmer Start Position (m) End Position (m) Total Time (s) A 100 53.21 100 108.1 C 100 158.93 D 100 208.76 (a) Distinguish between the definitions of distance and displacement. (b) Explain a situation when distance and displacement are the same number. Explain a situation when they are different numbers. O O O O
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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