Melissa walked around a square block. Each side of the block is 210 meters on each side. What is the magnitude of the displacement for Melissa's one trip around the block.

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Melissa walked around a square block.  Each side of the block is 210 meters on each side.  What is the magnitude of the displacement for Melissa's one trip around the block.

jfraser · Answer

displacement is the difference between the final position and the starting position. If she starts on one corner, walks all the way around the block, and finishes at the same place she started, what's the difference between her two positions?

anonymous · Answer

the same? so 210?

jfraser · Answer

if she starts on one corner and finishes on the same corner, how far is she from her starting point?