How do you use vector scale diagrams to find total displacement?

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To find total displacement using vector scale diagrams, one must utilize the head-to-tail method. This involves drawing the first vector, in this case, 5m (E32N), and then attaching the second vector, 6m (S23E), to the head of the first vector. This method visually represents the resultant vector, which is the total displacement from the origin to the head of the last vector drawn.

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Just a quick question. When you are given two vectors, let's say 5m (E32N) and 6m (S23E)
and we are to find the total displacement. Do you draw the first vector and then attach the second vector to do the head of the first vector? or have both vectors start a the origin.
 
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Look up the head-to-tail method for solving for the resultant (displacement) vector.
 

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