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a car 150m to the east then backtracks 30m to the west. Describe the mathematical operation you will use to determine the net movement of the car
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a car 150m to the east then backtracks 30m to the west. Describe the mathematical operation you will use to determine the net movement of the car

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Answer:

Total displacement will be 120m

Step-by-step explanation:

Since displacement is shortest distance travelled

Td= 150m east - 30m west ( Since they are opposite in direction)

Td= 120m East

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