Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Chapter 3, Problem 10PQ
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Sketch the diagram of the track which represents the position of the runner.
(b)
To determine
Sketch the vector representation of the position of the runner.
(c)
To determine
Sketch the displacement by using position vectors.
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