Question

Find the following for path A in Figure 2.59: (a) The distance traveled. (b) The magnitude of the displacement from start to finish. (c) The displacement from start to finish.

<b>Figure 2.59:</b> Different paths travelled. — **Figure 2.59:** Different paths travelled.

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Final Answer

a) $7 \textrm{ m}$

b) $7 \textrm{ m}$

c) $+7 \textrm{ m}$

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OpenStax College Physics Solution, Chapter 2, Problem 1 (Problems & Exercises) (2:06)

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Submitted by ristesund23 on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 18:18

can you explain it using 'c'

Submitted by ShaunDychko on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 19:34

Hi ristesund23, lucky for you, this is question 3PE! Enjoy: https://collegephysicsanswers.com/openstax-solutions/find-following-pat…

Submitted by ariowicaksono on Sat, 09/22/2018 - 23:02

where's the end of the arrow for number 1 A is the arrow stop at the 7 or 6

Submitted by ShaunDychko on Sun, 09/23/2018 - 07:56

Hi ariwicaksono, since we're reading from a picture this is open to personal opinion, but I would say the arrow stops at the 7.

All the best,

Shaun

Submitted by jelder89 on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 20:25

What is the solution for D?

Submitted by jelder89 on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 20:26

NVM - I realized I'm not on the right question!

OpenStax College Physics Solution, Chapter 2, Problem 1 (Problems & Exercises) (2:06)

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