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Displacement and Distance Activity 2

Materials:  Ruler, meter stick, fiberglass measuring tape, string, measuring wheel

Procedure:  In the space below, describe how the distance and displacement will be measured.

Draw a diagram of the area that is being used for this activity, including basic compass headings (North, South, East and West):

Make sure to use this diagram to show the path used as a part of this activity.

1.  Find a starting point that you will use for this first path.  Label it on your diagram as the starting position. 

2.  Walk away from the starting position, making sure to copy the path on your diagram.  Determine the distance and displacement of the first walk: 

Distance:                                            Displacement:                 

3.  Repeat the first 2 steps 4 more times and record the path on your diagram and the distance and displacement on the table below: