Problem1
Section 2.1: Displacement

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.

Figure 2.59: Different paths travelled.
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Final Answer

a) 7 m7 \textrm{ m}

b) 7 m7 \textrm{ m}

c) +7 m+7 \textrm{ m}

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wakegobena·
excelent
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jelder89·
NVM - I realized I'm not on the right question!
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jelder89·
What is the solution for D?
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ariowicaksono·
where's  the end of the arrow for number 1 A is the arrow stop at the 7 or 6
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ShaunDychko·
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
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ristesund23·
can you explain it using 'c'
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ShaunDychko·
Hi ristesund23, lucky for you, this is question 3PE! Enjoy: https://collegephysicsanswers.com/openstax-solutions/find-following-path-c-figure-271-distance-traveled-b-magnitude-displacement
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