Calculating Change in Velocity of Ball from E to S

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To calculate the change in velocity of a ball moving from 1.0 m/s East to 1.0 m/s South, the initial and final velocities must be treated as vectors. The change in velocity is determined by subtracting the initial velocity vector from the final velocity vector. This results in a vector pointing southwest, with a magnitude calculated using the Pythagorean theorem, yielding approximately 1.4 m/s. The discussion emphasizes understanding vector subtraction and the resultant direction of the change in velocity. The final answer indicates that the change in velocity points southwest.
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Homework Statement


The initial velocity of a ball is 1.0 m/s East (E). The final velocity is 1.0 m/s South (S). The change in the velocity of the ball is?


Homework Equations



(x^2+y^2)^.5

The Attempt at a Solution


would it simply be 1.4 southeast?
 
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