Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Vectors and Coordinates Systems - Exercises and Problems - Page 77: 9

Answer

The magnitude of the displacement vector is 100 m and the displacement vector points to the west.

Work Step by Step

If the runner runs 2.5 times around the track, the runner will end up at the point (-50 m, 0). The distance from the starting point is 100 meters and the direction is to the west. Thus, the magnitude of the displacement vector is 100 m and the displacement vector points to the west.
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