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    The document discusses key concepts in physics related to distance, displacement, and vectors. It defines position as where an object is located relative to a reference point, distance as the total length traveled between positions, and displacement as the change in position. It then provides an example where a cyclist rides 3km west and 2km east, with a displacement of 1km west and total distance of 5km. The document also introduces the vector addition concepts of adding distances traveling in the same direction and subtracting distances traveling in opposite directions.

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    The document discusses key concepts in physics related to distance, displacement, and vectors. It defines position as where an object is located relative to a reference point, distance as the total length traveled between positions, and displacement as the change in position. It then provides an example where a cyclist rides 3km west and 2km east, with a displacement of 1km west and total distance of 5km. The document also introduces the vector addition concepts of adding distances traveling in the same direction and subtracting distances traveling in opposite directions.

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    # ACT Physics

    Distance and Displacement

    position is a measure of where the object is at a particular time with respect to


    some reference point.

    distance is the total length of the path travelled between two positions.

    displacement is th change in position of an object.

    Question: A cyclist rides 3km west, and then turns around and rides 2 km east.
    A) What is her displacement?
    B) What total distance does she ride?
    # ACT Physics

    Vector Addition

    One Dimension

    Same direction Opposite directions

    Add Subtract

    Question:

    Question:
    Pythagorean Theorem
    Two Dimensions / Perpendicular

    CHALLENGE!
    Two Dimensions / NOT Perpendicular
    Find x and y components

    Question:
    Question:

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