document.write( "Question 1145130: A whale swims due east for a distance of 6.25 km, turns around and goes due west for 1.88 km, and finally turns around again and heads 8.83 km due east. (a) What is the total distance traveled by the whale? (b) What is the magnitude of the displacement of the whale?\r
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document.write( "I think for a) 16.96km (6.25+1.88+8.83) \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #766329 by solver91311(24713)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "That is correct for part a. For part b, you need 6.25 - 1.88 + 8.83 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "John \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it \n" ); document.write( " ![]() \n" ); document.write( " |