Understanding 'Traverse' in Physics for High School Juniors

[zm500]

Hi I'm new to physic. "What does 'traverse' mean?"

So like I am a junior in high school taking Physic.
In my book, it uses words that I don't understand.
For example, the word 'traverse.'
what does it mean?

 

[atyy]

It's not a physics word, it means "to move, pass, or go across" (Oxford English Dictionary).

"The question here is, how would Sauron traverse the roughly 50 miles between Barad-dûr and Mt. Doom in time to stop the Ringbearer?" From Sean Crist's http://www.ling.upenn.edu/~kurisuto/eagles.html

 

[sir-pinski]

Hi there! It's great that you're taking an interest in physics as a high school junior. To answer your question, 'traverse' in physics refers to the movement or path of an object in a specific direction. It can also be used to describe the distance an object travels in a particular direction. In physics, we often use the term 'traverse' when discussing motion or forces acting on an object. I hope this helps clarify the meaning for you. Keep up the curiosity and keep learning!