The position vectors of A and B are r_A⃗=2î+3ĵ and r_B⃗=7î+15ĵ. Find the displacement vector A⃗B⃗.
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The position vectors of A and B are r_A⃗=2î+3ĵ and r_B⃗=7î+15ĵ. Find the displacement vector A⃗B⃗.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

A⃗B⃗=r_B⃗−r_A⃗=(7−2)î+(15−3)ĵ=5î+12ĵ.