To calculate the total distance traveled, you need to add up all the individual distances traveled. This can be done by using a formula that takes into account the speed and time for each segment of the journey.
Total distance traveled refers to the sum of all the distances covered during a journey, while displacement refers to the straight line distance between the starting and ending points of the journey.
When calculating total distance traveled, changes in direction can be accounted for by using the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the hypotenuse of a right triangle formed by the distances traveled in each direction.
The most common units of measurement for total distance traveled are kilometers, miles, and meters. Other units such as feet, yards, and nautical miles may also be used in specific contexts.
No, total distance traveled cannot be negative. Distance is a measure of length and cannot have a negative value. However, displacement can be negative if the starting and ending points are in opposite directions from a reference point.