Path Length vs. Displacement
Path vs. Displacement
Path Length is the total distance traveled along your route. Displacement is the straight-line vector from start to finish. On a closed loop, displacement is zero but path length equals the perimeter.
Draw Any Path (Axis Units)
Axes run from −100 to +100, origin at center, +y upward. Distances are in axis units.
Challenge: Match the Path
Target Path Length: 0.00 units
Target Displacement: 0.00 units
Try It — “Where am I?” (5 rounds)
Starts easy (1 move) and ramps to 4 moves. Correct answers animate the dot.
More Practice (6 questions, 5/6 to pass)
Only the current question is visible; others unlock when you answer correctly.
✅ More practice complete! (≥ 5/6)
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