A whale swims due east for a distance of 6.9 km, turns aroundand goes due west f

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A whale swims due east for a distance of 6.9 km, turns aroundand goes due west for 1.8 km, and finally turns around again andheads 3.7 km due east. a/ What is the total distance traveled by the whale? b/ What are the magnitude and direction of the displacement ofthe whale? A whale swims due east for a distance of 6.9 km, turns aroundand goes due west for 1.8 km, and finally turns around again andheads 3.7 km due east. a/ What is the total distance traveled by the whale? b/ What are the magnitude and direction of the displacement ofthe whale?

Explanation / Answer

The total distance traveled by the whale is just the addition ofall three aspects of the trip. (what the whales odometer would readif it had one) 6.9+3.7+1.8=12.4km The displacement is the distance and direction of the endingposition with relation to the initial position. 6.9-1.8+3.7=8.8km east of initial position.

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