How to find net displacement?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how to calculate the net displacement, which refers to the overall change in position of an object from its starting point to its ending point, regardless of the path taken.
Answer
Subtract the initial position from the final position.
The net displacement is the difference between the final position and the initial position.
Answer for screen readers
The net displacement is the difference between the final position and the initial position.
More Information
Net displacement represents the overall change in position of an object, regardless of the path taken.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing net displacement with total distance traveled. Total distance is the sum of all distances covered, while displacement is the straight-line distance between the initial and final positions.
Sources
- How to analyze car crashes using skid mark analysis - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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