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Title: Speed and Velocity - Displacement
Post by: chuckjefster90 on April 25, 2010, 04:37:33 pm

Hey Guys,
You know how to find the Velocity it is V = displacement/ time
How do i  find the displacement?
Is it from the displacement finish minus displacement initial?


Thanks

Title: Re: Speed and Velocity - Displacement
Post by: the.watchman on April 25, 2010, 04:39:17 pm

Correct, if I start at A, then go for a trip around the world, and finish 1km from A, then my displacement is 1km :)

Title: Re: Speed and Velocity - Displacement
Post by: superflya on April 25, 2010, 04:46:09 pm

displacement is ur position relative to ur origin, remember its a vector quantitiy.