Which of the following statements correctly describes the physical quantity called…
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics
Problem
Which of the following statements correctly describes the physical quantity called distance?
(a) It can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the chosen coordinate direction.
(b) It is a vector that points from the initial position to the final position of the object.
(c) It is a scalar equal to the total length of the path traveled, independent of direction.
(d) It is always equal to the magnitude of the average velocity multiplied by the total time of travel.