Question

A displacement of 32 cm east is followed by displacements of 48 cm east and then 64 cm west. What is the total displacement?​

Answer 1

Answer:

mark brilliant

Step-by-step explanation:

32 + 48 - 64 cm = 16 cm

Answer 2

where is Surbhi ?

Required Answer:

Assuming east direction as the position direction and west as the negative one. Now, we know that displacement is the shortest length b/w the initial and final point.

The question says,

A displacement of 32 cm east is followed by displacements of 48 cm east and then 64 cm west.

That means,

= + 32 cm + 48cm - 64 cm

= + 80 cm - 64 cm

= + 16 cm

The final sign is positive and it means, the final point is 16 cm in the east direction of initial point.

Note:

• Displacement is a vector quantity. Always keep in mind to mention both it's magnitude and direction.