A particle moves from A(2, −1) to B(5, 3) and then to C(−1, 6). Find its net displacement from the initial point A to the final point C.
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A particle moves from A(2, −1) to B(5, 3) and then to C(−1, 6). Find its net displacement from the initial point A to the final point C.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Net displacement depends only on initial and final positions: C−A=(−1−2)î+[6−(−1)]ĵ=−3î+7ĵ.