Solving Vector Operations: 4 Sets of Displacement

In summary, the question is asking which set of displacement vectors, as given in options a, b, c, and d, could result in a car returning to its starting point. The longest displacement should be considered and if the car can return backwards with the other displacements, it can be considered as a possible solution. The use of null or zero vector is also mentioned as a way to determine if the car has returned to its original position. However, the given question is incomplete as it does not specify the direction of the displacements.
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amaresh92
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can anyone tell me how to deal with this question-:

which of the following sets of displacement might be capable of bringing a car to its starting point?
a. 5,10,30 and 50km
b. 40,50,90and 200km
c. 10,20,40and 90km
d. 5,7,9and 16km

advanced thanks.
 
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amaresh92 said:
can anyone tell me how to deal with this question-:

which of the following sets of displacement might be capable of bringing a car to its starting point?
a. 5,10,30 and 50km
b. 40,50,90and 200km
c. 10,20,40and 90km
d. 5,7,9and 16km

advanced thanks.
Can you give us the whole question as it is written, exactly?

AM
 
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but this much only is given.
 
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Look at the longest displacement and see if the car can make it backwards with the other displacements. The car do not need to go along a straight line.

ehild
 
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what is the use of null or zero vector.
 
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A vector with length zero is called null vector or zero vector. If you write the vector sum of all the displacements and the resultant is zero that means that the car returned to its original position.

ehild
 
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amaresh92 said:
but this much only is given.
These are not displacements. A displacement is a vector quantity having distance and direction. There is no direction given. So the question that you have provided is not complete.

AM
 
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Those set of numbers are presumably lengths of displacements. If the car goes 50 km at one direction, it never gets back with any displacements of length 5, 10 and 30 km, but displacement vectors of length 5, 7, 9 and 16 km can result in a null vector.

ehild
 

Related to Solving Vector Operations: 4 Sets of Displacement

1. What are vector operations?

Vector operations involve the mathematical manipulation and combination of vectors, which are quantities that have both magnitude and direction. These operations include addition, subtraction, and multiplication by a scalar.

2. How do you solve vector operations?

To solve vector operations, you must first identify the given vectors and their components. Then, you can use the appropriate formulas and rules to perform the desired operation, such as adding or subtracting the components to find the resultant vector.

3. What are the 4 sets of displacement in vector operations?

The 4 sets of displacement refer to the four different types of vector operations that can be performed: displacement, velocity, acceleration, and force. These sets involve different combinations of vectors and their components to solve various problems related to motion and forces.

4. What is displacement in vector operations?

In vector operations, displacement refers to the change in position or location of an object. It is represented by a vector that has both magnitude (distance) and direction. Displacement can be calculated by finding the difference between the initial and final positions of an object.

5. Why are vector operations important in science?

Vector operations are important in science because they allow us to analyze and understand the motion and forces of objects in the physical world. They are used in many fields of science, such as physics, engineering, and astronomy, to solve problems and make predictions about the behavior of objects and systems.

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