How to calculate the change in R or displacement.

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Start date Sep 3, 2007
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In summary, the change in R or displacement can be calculated by subtracting initial value from the final value, and the units used to measure it will depend on the initial units. It can be negative, indicating movement in the opposite direction, and is directly related to velocity. The difference between change in R and displacement is that displacement takes into account direction while change in R does not.

Sep 3, 2007

afcwestwarrior

What are some formulas that I should use to calculate this. Give some examples please.

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Sep 3, 2007

Integral

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We cannot read your mind, please make a complete statement of your question. What is R? In what sense are you using displacement?

Sep 3, 2007

dipstik

i suggest differential calculus, Newton's laws and some common sense (whatever that means)

1. How do you calculate the change in R or displacement?

The change in R or displacement can be calculated by subtracting the initial value from the final value. The formula is change in R/displacement = final value - initial value. This will give you the magnitude of the change or displacement.

2. What units are used to measure the change in R or displacement?

The units used to measure the change in R or displacement will depend on the initial units used. For example, if the initial units are meters, then the change in R or displacement will also be measured in meters.

3. Can the change in R or displacement be negative?

Yes, the change in R or displacement can be negative. This indicates that the final value is less than the initial value, and the object has moved in the opposite direction.

4. How is the change in R or displacement related to velocity?

The change in R or displacement is directly related to velocity. The magnitude of the change in R or displacement divided by the time it takes to make that change will give you the average velocity of the object.

5. What is the difference between change in R and displacement?

The change in R is the total distance traveled by an object, while displacement is the straight-line distance from the initial position to the final position. Displacement takes into account the direction of movement, while change in R does not.