Discover the Formula for Calculating Displacement | Explained in Simple Steps

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Displacement is defined as the difference between the starting and ending points, and there is no universal formula for calculating it as it varies by problem. For example, in a scenario involving a taxi driver who travels south and then east, the displacement can be determined using the hypotenuse of a right triangle. Alternatively, if velocity and time are known, displacement can be calculated using the formula d = v * t. The discussion emphasizes that the approach to finding displacement depends on the specific context of the problem. Understanding these concepts allows for various methods to calculate displacement accurately.
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hi i was just wondering what is the formula to figure out displacement
 
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well the displacement is the difference between your starting point and ending point so their is no set formula for figuring it out. It depends on the problem. For example if you had a taxi car driver heading south for 10meters and then he makes a right turn and heads east for 20meters and you have to find the displacement of his trip you would find the hypotenuse of the right triange. And in a different problem.. if you have like the velocity and the time and you need to find the displacement of the trip you could plug it into the velocity=displacement/change in time equation and get it that way through algebra.. but there are many different ways.. sorry I am rambling.. if you have a specific question it may help more
 
Since you ask for a formula, this is probably what you want:

"average velocity" is defined as displacment/time so v= d/t and, therefore, d= v*t.
 

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