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Distance
Distance
Total Distance in Horizontal or Vertical Pathways
The total distance is the sum of the individual distances along each segment of movement.
Formula: d = d1 + d2...dn
Displacement
Displacement
Calculating the Displacement
When movement is along both the horizontal and vertical axes, the Pythagorean theorem is used to find the straight-line (diagonal) distance or called displacement
Formula: d1 - d2
Problem-Solving Techniques
Problem-Solving Techniques
To facilitate problem-solving, follow the systematic approach given below to solve problem correctly.
Step 1. Given
Identify the given information with the corresponding units. You may also include a sketch or diagram to visualize the problem.
Step 2. Find
Determine the unknown quantity.
Step 3. Solution
Determine the derive the most appropriate formula for the unknown quantity. Then, substitute the given values and perform the necessary calculations to obtain the final answer.
Step 4. Rationalization
Provide a rationalization for your answer to confirm your understanding of the problem and its solution.
Uniform Motion
Uniform Motion
Other References
Other References
Checking for Problem Solving Skills
Checking for Problem Solving Skills
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