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Find the following for path B in Figure 2.71: (a) The distance traveled. (b) The magnitude of the displacement from start to finish. (c) The displacement from start to finish.
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In this case, the particle starts at 12 meters and ends at 7 meters. So, the distance traveled is the difference between these two positions, which is $12 \, \mathrm{m} - 7 \, \mathrm{m} = 5 \, \mathrm{m}$. Show more…
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