SUMMARY
The displacement of the wandering wolf, after traveling 64 m [N15E], 93 m [N20W], and 167 m [N], is calculated to be 324 m [N5W]. The calculation utilizes the formula Δd = d3 - d2 - d1, where d3 represents the final position, and d1 and d2 represent the previous movements. The sign convention applied considers north to southeast as positive and south to northwest as negative. Visualizing the wolf's path on paper aids in understanding the displacement as the shortest distance between the initial and final positions.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of vector addition in physics
- Familiarity with trigonometric functions for angle calculations
- Knowledge of displacement versus distance concepts
- Ability to interpret directional notation (e.g., N15E, N20W)
NEXT STEPS
- Study vector addition and subtraction techniques in physics
- Learn how to apply trigonometry in solving displacement problems
- Explore graphical methods for visualizing vector movements
- Review examples of displacement calculations in two-dimensional motion
USEFUL FOR
Students studying physics, particularly those focusing on mechanics and vector analysis, as well as educators seeking to illustrate displacement concepts through practical examples.