Bird's total displacement in polar notation

In summary, bird's total displacement in polar notation is a way to represent the distance and direction of a bird's movement in two dimensions. It is calculated using the bird's initial position, distance traveled, and angle of movement, and can be negative if the bird moves in the opposite direction of its initial position. Polar notation is advantageous for simplifying calculations and visualizing curved paths, and is commonly used in engineering and physics applications. It differs from Cartesian notation in that it uses distance and direction rather than x and y coordinates.
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1. A bird flies 5.00 m at 50.0° and then 3.00 m at −30.0°. What is the bird's total displacement in polar notation
 
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Show your attempt.
 
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well i know to find the totals displacement you need to find the components of each vector so they were 3.83 and 3.21 for the first part and 2.6 and 1.5 for the second part
 
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If you draw the vectors, you can see that which components should be added and which components should be subtracted.
 
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even when i do that i continue to get the wrong answer and I do not know how to figure out the degree measurement
 
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Please show your calculations.
 

What is bird's total displacement in polar notation?

Bird's total displacement in polar notation is a way to represent the distance and direction of a bird's movement in two dimensions. It is commonly used in physics and engineering to calculate the overall movement of an object.

How is bird's total displacement in polar notation calculated?

To calculate bird's total displacement in polar notation, you need to know the bird's initial position, the distance it has traveled, and the angle of its movement. You can then use the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric functions to determine the total displacement.

What is the difference between polar notation and Cartesian notation?

Polar notation and Cartesian notation are two different ways to represent the position of an object in two dimensions. Polar notation uses distance and direction, while Cartesian notation uses x and y coordinates. They are essentially two different coordinate systems for representing the same information.

What are the advantages of using polar notation?

One advantage of using polar notation is that it simplifies calculations involving distance and direction. It also allows for easier visualization of an object's movement in a circular or curved path. Additionally, polar notation is often used in engineering and physics applications, making it a useful tool for those fields.

Can bird's total displacement be negative in polar notation?

Yes, bird's total displacement can be negative in polar notation. This indicates that the bird has moved in the opposite direction of its initial position. For example, if the bird's initial position is at 0 degrees and it moves 5 meters in the direction of 180 degrees, its total displacement would be represented as -5 meters.

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