A scalar quantity only has magnitude, while a vector quantity has both magnitude and direction. In the context of two birds' flight paths, the scalar quantity would be the distance traveled and the vector quantity would be the displacement, which takes into account the magnitude and direction of the birds' movements.
To calculate the net displacement, you need to find the vector sum of the two birds' displacement vectors. This can be done by adding the x-components and y-components of each vector separately, using vector addition. The resulting vector will represent the net displacement of the two birds.
Yes, it is possible for two birds to have the same displacement but different velocities. Displacement only takes into account the overall change in position, while velocity also includes the direction and speed of the movement. Therefore, the birds could have traveled the same distance but at different speeds or in different directions.
The flight paths of the two birds can be represented using position vectors. These vectors would have their initial point at the starting position of each bird, and their terminal point at the corresponding final position. The direction and magnitude of the vectors would represent the direction and distance traveled by each bird.
Yes, if the two birds' flight paths are represented by intersecting vectors, it is possible for them to collide. This would occur if their displacement vectors intersect at some point, indicating that they are both at the same position at the same time. However, it is important to note that the intersection of their vectors alone does not necessarily guarantee a collision, as the birds could still be at different heights or have different trajectories.