3.1.1 - Position and Displacement Vectors
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What is a position vector?
💡 Hint: Think about how we locate points in space.
Define displacement vector.
💡 Hint: Focus on the straight line between two points.
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What does a position vector indicate?
💡 Hint: It has both magnitude and direction.
True or False: Displacement depends on the path taken.
💡 Hint: Focus on the straight line between two points.
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A person travels from position A(3, 2) to B(8, 6). Calculate the displacement vector and its magnitude.
💡 Hint: Break it down into coordinates and use the formula for magnitude.
If an object moves around a circular path with a radius of 10 m and returns to its starting point, what is its displacement?
💡 Hint: Consider how far the object started relative to where it ended.
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