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Suppose we have an object.
The object is moving in a 3D world.
Now, let St1 - t2 denote the displacement vector from moment t1 to moment t2.
Now, let's say that t0 is the moment of the beginning of the motion, and (tf) is the last moment of movement.
We can split the time from t0 to tf into small bands, each x seconds long.
Now, let's add up the length of the vectors |St0 - t0+x| + |St0+x - t0+2x| + |St0+2x - t0+3x| + ... + |S(something) - tf| = Y
Now, it is obivous (at least for me) that if you make x smaller and smaller (x->0) then the value of Y will get nearer and nearer to the Distance passed by the object.
First of all, am i right ? Secondly (if so), how can it be prooved ?
Thanks !
The object is moving in a 3D world.
Now, let St1 - t2 denote the displacement vector from moment t1 to moment t2.
Now, let's say that t0 is the moment of the beginning of the motion, and (tf) is the last moment of movement.
We can split the time from t0 to tf into small bands, each x seconds long.
Now, let's add up the length of the vectors |St0 - t0+x| + |St0+x - t0+2x| + |St0+2x - t0+3x| + ... + |S(something) - tf| = Y
Now, it is obivous (at least for me) that if you make x smaller and smaller (x->0) then the value of Y will get nearer and nearer to the Distance passed by the object.
First of all, am i right ? Secondly (if so), how can it be prooved ?
Thanks !