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2.2.3 Kinematics

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A particle travels 8 m east, then 3 m west. What are its distance and displacement?

A

Add each stage's displacement with signs retained.

B
  • Distance: 11 m
  • Displacement: 5 m east
C
  • Velocity: 0 m s−10\text{ m s}^{-1}0 m s−1
  • Acceleration: −9.8 m s−2-9.8\text{ m s}^{-2}−9.8 m s−2
D

54 m, using s=12(u+v)ts=\frac{1}{2}(u+v)ts=21​(u+v)t.

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