Distance and displacement of a moving ball

Added by David Fairhurst on Feb 6, 2008

An interactive animation illustrating the difference between distance and displacement using a moving ball. Click the arrow button to start the ball rolling, then compare the distance and displacement measurements at various points along the ball's path.

This resource is from the unit Measuring Distance which is part of Absorb Physics.

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Terms of Use

You may view the resource online free of charge. However, if you wish to download the resource then you must first purchase either Absorb Physics or Absorb Physics Resources.

Use download if you wish to use the resource offline or if you wish to include the resource in a PowerPoint presentation or in whiteboard authoring software provided by companies such as Promethean or Smart.

As well as Absorb, Crocodile Clips also publishes Yenka software for simulating physics. Yenka is free to use at home.

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