What Is Net Displacement and How Do You Calculate It for Multiple Directions?

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The discussion revolves around understanding and calculating net displacement involving multiple directions and distances, specifically in a vector context. The original poster seeks clarification on how to approach the problem of net displacement when given distances in different directions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss breaking down the problem into vertical and horizontal components, questioning how to calculate net displacement using given distances. There are attempts to clarify the use of trigonometric functions to find angles related to displacement.

Discussion Status

The conversation includes various attempts to understand the calculations involved in finding net displacement and angles. Some participants provide guidance on using diagrams and trigonometric functions, while others express uncertainty about their understanding and calculations.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention specific values and directions (e.g., north, east, south) and discuss the importance of visual representation in solving the problem. There is also mention of homework constraints and the need to clarify assumptions regarding angles and distances.

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You're welcome.
 
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can you tell me if i did this right...so i have this problem I am doing where i have to travel 32miles in than 45mins. what's the slowest i can drive in order to be at 32miles in 45 mins... so i divided my 45minutes by 60minutes to determine the hour value...which is
.75...and then simply divided 32miles by .75 and came up with 43 MPH...did i do this wrong?
 
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Looks good to me
 

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