Question

For questions 14 and 15, refer to the figure below.
14. The magnitudes of the two displacement vectors are
and
.
15. Because the two displacements are in opposite directions, the
magnitude of the total displacement is
.
16. Circle the letter that answers the question. What is the displacement
of a cyclist who travels 1 mile north, then 1 mile east, and finally
1 mile south?
a. 3 miles east
b. 1 mile north
c. 3 miles south
d. 1 mile east
17. The vector sum of two or more other vectors is called the
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14. 7 km and 3 km.

15. 4 km.

16. d. 1 mile east.

17. resultant.