2. A mouse is observed to traverse toward the left (-x) for 60 cm and then forward (+y) for 40 cm. Label and draw vectors to represent the progression and final displacement for this mouse. -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 80 60 40 20 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 20 40 60 3. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the mouse's displacement (from Q2 above). 80 100 *

2. A mouse is observed to traverse toward the left (-x) for 60 cm and then forward (+y) for 40 cm. Label and draw vectors to represent the progression and final displacement for this mouse. -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 80 60 40 20 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 20 40 60 3. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the mouse's displacement (from Q2 above). 80 100 *

College Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter3: Vectors And Two-Dimensional Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9P: A man in a maze makes three consecutive displacements. His first displacement is 8.00 m westward,...

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