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Displacement Distance Speed Time

The document explains key concepts in physics including distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and time, highlighting their definitions, types (scalar or vector), and examples. It also distinguishes between scalar and vector quantities, providing examples for each, and introduces oscillatory motion as a type of repetitive movement. Additionally, it presents the formula for shear stress on a sliding surface, illustrating the relationship between applied force and area.

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Displacement Distance Speed Time

The document explains key concepts in physics including distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and time, highlighting their definitions, types (scalar or vector), and examples. It also distinguishes between scalar and vector quantities, providing examples for each, and introduces oscillatory motion as a type of repetitive movement. Additionally, it presents the formula for shear stress on a sliding surface, illustrating the relationship between applied force and area.

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Displacement Distance Speed Time

you tell me about displacment distance velocity speed time

Sure! Here's a clear explanation of displacement, distance, velocity, speed, and time—and
how they relate to each other:

1. Distance
Definition: How much ground an object has covered during its motion.

Type: Scalar (only magnitude, no direction).

Example: If you walk 3 km east and then 4 km west, your distance is:

3 km + 4 km = 7 km

2. Displacement
Definition: The change in position of an object. It's the shortest path from the starting
point to the ending point with direction.

Type: Vector (has both magnitude and direction).

Example: If you walk 3 km east and 4 km west, your displacement is:

3 km – 4 km = –1 km (which means 1 km west)

3. Speed
Definition: How fast something is moving, regardless of direction.

Formula:

Distance
Speed =
Time
​

Type: Scalar

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4. Velocity
Definition: The rate of change of displacement. It includes direction.

Formula:

Displacement
Velocity =
Time
​

Type: Vector

5. Time
Definition: The duration over which motion happens.

Unit: Seconds (s), minutes, hours, etc.

Quick Example Summary:


Let’s say a car drives 100 meters north in 20 seconds, then turns and drives 100 meters south
in 20 seconds.

Total Distance = 100 m + 100 m = 200 m

Displacement = 0 m (because it ends up where it started)

Speed = Distance / Time = 200 m / 40 s = 5 m/s

Velocity = Displacement / Time = 0 m / 40 s = 0 m/s

Let me know if you want visuals, formulas, or practice questions!

whagt is scalar and vector

Great question!

Scalar vs Vector:

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Feature Scalar Vector

Definition Quantity that has only magnitude Quantity that has magnitude and direction

Example Speed = 5 m/s (no direction) Velocity = 5 m/s east

Direction? ❌ No ✅ Yes
Can be negative? Usually no Yes (depends on direction)

Math Simple addition Vector addition (angle/direction matters)

Examples of Scalars:
Distance

Speed

Mass

Time

Temperature

Energy

Examples of Vectors:
Displacement

Velocity

Acceleration

Force

Momentum

Easy Way to Remember:

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Scalar = Size only

Vector = Size + Direction

Let me know if you'd like diagrams or practice problems to help you understand even better!

It is also a to and fro, back and forth or up and down


motion

Yes! That kind of motion is called oscillatory motion or vibratory motion.

🔁 Oscillatory Motion
Definition: A to and fro, back and forth, or up and down movement around a fixed
point.

Examples:

A swing going back and forth

A pendulum

A mass on a spring

A vibrating guitar string

Key Points:
It repeats in a regular time interval → called periodic motion.

The object moves about an equilibrium position (the center point).

Common in waves, sound, and mechanical systems.

Let me know if you’d like help with examples or formulas related to oscillatory motion too!

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what does to and fro means

Great question!

"To and fro" means:


➡️ Moving forward (to) and then ⬅️ coming back (fro) — repeated again and again.

In simple words:
"To" = going in one direction

"Fro" = coming back in the opposite direction

So "to and fro" means back and forth motion.

✅ Examples:
A swing moves to and fro.

A fan blade moves to and fro when it oscillates side to side.

A pendulum in a clock swings to and fro.

Would you like a picture to make it clearer?

formula of shear stress developed on the sliding surface

✅ Formula for Shear Stress (τ)


The shear stress developed on a sliding surface is given by:

F
τ= ​ ​

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Where:
τ = Shear stress (in Pascals, Pa or N/m²)
F = Applied force parallel to the surface (in Newtons, N)
A = Area of the surface on which the force is acting (in square meters, m²)

🔁 Think of it like:
You’re pushing the top of a deck of cards — the force you apply over the area causes the
cards to slide, generating shear stress between them.

Let me know if you'd like to see examples or a diagram of shear stress in action!

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