Graphical Technique for Adding Vectors - Example of Total Displacement Calculation
Example illustrating the graphical technique for adding vectors to determine the total displacement of a person walking three different paths on a flat field. The person walks specific distances in various directions, and the total displacement is calculated using head-to-tail method.
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Adding Vectors: Head-to-Tail Method Example 3.1: A Woman Takes a Walk (Page 91, Text) Use the graphical technique for adding vectors to find the total displacement of a person who walks the following three paths (displacements) on a flat field. First, she walks 25.0 m in a direction 49.0 north of east. Then, she walks 23.0 m heading 15.0 north of east. Finally, she turns and walks 32.0 m in a direction 68.0 south of east.
Adding Vectors: Head-to-Tail Method Example 3.1: A Woman Takes a Walk (Page 91, Text) Use the graphical technique for adding vectors to find the total displacement of a person who walks the following three paths (displacements) on a flat field. First, she walks 25.0 m in a direction 49.0 north of east. Then, she walks 23.0 m heading 15.0 north of east. Finally, she turns and walks 32.0 m in a direction 68.0 south of east.
Adding Vectors: Head-to-Tail Method Example 3.1: A Woman Takes a Walk (Page 91, Text) Use the graphical technique for adding vectors to find the total displacement of a person who walks the following three paths (displacements) on a flat field. First, she walks 25.0 m in a direction 49.0 north of east. Then, she walks 23.0 m heading 15.0 north of east. Finally, she turns and walks 32.0 m in a direction 68.0 south of east.
Adding Vectors: Head-to-Tail Method Example 3.1: A Woman Takes a Walk (Page 91, Text) Use the graphical technique for adding vectors to find the total displacement of a person who walks the following three paths (displacements) on a flat field. First, she walks 25.0 m in a direction 49.0 north of east. Then, she walks 23.0 m heading 15.0 north of east. Finally, she turns and walks 32.0 m in a direction 68.0 south of east.
Adding Vectors: Head-to-Tail Method Example 3.1: A Woman Takes a Walk (Page 91, Text) Use the graphical technique for adding vectors to find the total displacement of a person who walks the following three paths (displacements) on a flat field. First, she walks 25.0 m in a direction 49.0 north of east. Then, she walks 23.0 m heading 15.0 north of east. Finally, she turns and walks 32.0 m in a direction 68.0 south of east.
Adding Vectors: Head-to-Tail Method Example 3.1: A Woman Takes a Walk (Page 91, Text) Use the graphical technique for adding vectors to find the total displacement of a person who walks the following three paths (displacements) on a flat field. First, she walks 25.0 m in a direction 49.0 north of east. Then, she walks 23.0 m heading 15.0 north of east. Finally, she turns and walks 32.0 m in a direction 68.0 south of east.
Adding Vectors: Head-to-Tail Method Example 3.1: A Woman Takes a Walk (Page 91, Text) Use the graphical technique for adding vectors to find the total displacement of a person who walks the following three paths (displacements) on a flat field. First, she walks 25.0 m in a direction 49.0 north of east. Then, she walks 23.0 m heading 15.0 north of east. Finally, she turns and walks 32.0 m in a direction 68.0 south of east.
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