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12.21 Position, Distance, and Displacement Worksheet

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This Physics Science worksheet provides structured practice on 12.21 Position, Distance, and Displacement. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Position, Distance, and Displacement: Identify position, distance, and displacement from number lines, coordinate systems, maps, or written motion scenarios. Aligned to NGSS, CCSS Literacy and Mathematics, AP Physics, and selected state frameworks 12.21 - Position, Distance, and Displacement: NGSS HS-PS2-1 and SEPs; CCSS HSN-Q.A, HSA-CED.A, HSF-IF, HSF-BF, HSS-ID; AP Physics 1 Unit 1; AP Physics C: Mechanics kinematics enrichment; TX TEKS Physics §112.45(c) motion; FL SC.912.P.12.2; VA PH.2; MA/CA/NY HS-PS2.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Use the number-line path. A glider starts at x = +2 m, moves to x = -4 m, then to x = +9 m, and finally to x = +1 m. Which report is correct?

AFinal position = -1 m; distance = 27 m; displacement = +1 m

BFinal position = +1 m; distance = 1 m; displacement = 27 m

CFinal position = +1 m; distance = 27 m; displacement = -1 m

DFinal position = +9 m; distance = 19 m; displacement = -1 m

Solution & Explanation:The final position is +1 m. The path distance is 6 + 13 + 8 = 27 m, and displacement is +1 - (+2) = -1 m.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Use the scale map. Each grid square represents 50 m. A vehicle moves 6 squares east and then 8 squares north from its starting point. What are the distance traveled and displacement magnitude?

ADistance = 700 m; displacement magnitude = 500 m

BDistance = 500 m; displacement magnitude = 700 m

CDistance = 100 m; displacement magnitude = 700 m

DDistance = 700 m; displacement magnitude = 700 m

Solution & Explanation:The route covers 14 squares, and 14 x 50 m = 700 m. The straight-line displacement is 10 squares by a 6-8-10 triangle, or 500 m.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Use the sensor-position diagram. A sensor is located at x = +3 m in the lab frame. A cart is first 8 m to the right of the sensor and later 2 m to the left of the sensor. What are the cart's lab-frame displacement and final lab position?

ADisplacement = -6 m; final lab position = +1 m

BDisplacement = -10 m; final lab position = -2 m

CDisplacement = +10 m; final lab position = +1 m

DDisplacement = -10 m; final lab position = +1 m

Solution & Explanation:The initial lab position is +3 + 8 = +11 m. The final lab position is +3 - 2 = +1 m, so displacement is +1 - 11 = -10 m.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physics Science students. It aligns with educational standard 12.21 (NGSS HS-PS2-1 and SEPs; CCSS HSN-Q.A, HSA-CED.A, HSF-IF, HSF-BF, HSS-ID; AP Physics 1 Unit 1; AP Physics C: Mechanics kinematics enrichment; TX TEKS Physics §112.45(c) motion; FL SC.912.P.12.2; VA PH.2; MA/CA/NY HS-PS2.).