Question

Write about following terms

(a) Reference Point

(b) Magnitude of a quantity

(c) Distance

(d) Displacement​

Answer 1

Answer:

Magnitude of a quantity

Answer 2

Answer:

a) Definition of reference point

: something that is used to judge or understand something else.

b) Definition of Magnitude of a quantity

: The magnitude of a physical quantity represent the amount contained in the quantity. Therefore, the magnitude of the quantity consists of a number only.

c) Definition of Distance

: Distance is a scalar quantity that refers to "how much ground an object has covered" during its motion.

d) Definition of Displacement

: Displacement is the shortest distance from your initial position to your final position.

Explanation:

Distance and displacement :-

Therefore, displacement is a measurement of distance and not an "end-point."