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Displacement vectors of 3 m and 5 m in the same direction combine to make a displacement vector that is _____ in magnitude.

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I believe the answer is 8 meters.
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User Lukas Kolletzki
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Explanation :

First displacement vector, x = 3 m

Second displacement vector, y = 5 m

These vectors are in the same direction. So there resultant will be :


R=x+y


R=3\ m+5\ m


R=8\ m

R is the combination of vectors.

So, displacement vectors of 3 m and 5 m in the same direction combine to make a displacement vector that is 8 m or more in magnitude.

Hence, this is the required solution.

User Aravind A
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