Question

A particle travels from (-15m,0) to-17m, o) then to (-2m, 0). findthe total distance traveled and displacementof particle ?Distance Traveled = 51mDisplacement= 13 mI just need a step Wise explanation with Diagram.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Distance travelled = 17m and dispalcement = 13m

Explanation:

According to the Question particle starts from (-15,0) to (-17,0) and then to (-2,0)

so distance travelled will be =[ -15-(-17)]

                                               = 2m

and from there distance = [-17-(-2)]

                                        = [-15}

                                        = 15m

total distance travelled= 15+2

                                      = 17m

Displacement= final position - initial position

                      =[-15-(-2)]

                      = [-13]

                      = 13m (refer to the diagram below )