- #1
adidab12
- 6
- 0
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
Bird's total displacement in polar notation
- Thread starter adidab12
- Start date
-
- Tags
- Displacement Notation Polar
Click For Summary
Homework Help Overview
The problem involves calculating the total displacement of a bird that flies in two segments, with specified distances and angles. The subject area pertains to vector addition and displacement in a two-dimensional plane.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss finding the components of each vector and how to add or subtract them appropriately. There are questions about the degree measurement and the accuracy of their calculations.
Discussion Status
Some participants have shared their attempts at calculating the components of the vectors, while others express confusion over the addition of these components and the resulting angle. There is an ongoing exploration of how to correctly visualize and compute the total displacement.
Contextual Notes
Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the type of guidance that can be provided. There is also mention of difficulties in achieving the correct answer despite attempts to follow the vector addition process.