A particle undergoes three consecutive displacements given by vectors D1 = (3.5î − 2.5ĵ − 3.0 ) mm, D2 = (2.0î − 2.5ĵ + 3.0 ) mm, and D3 = (−8.5î + 9.0ĵ + 8.0 ) mm. a)Find the resultant displacement vector of the particle (in mm). D= b)What is the magnitude of the resultant displacement (in mm)? c)If all displacements were along one line and in the same direction, how far would the particle travel (in mm)?

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A particle undergoes three consecutive displacements given by vectors 

D1 = (3.5î − 2.5ĵ − 3.0 ) mm,

 

D2 = (2.0î − 2.5ĵ + 3.0 ) mm,

 and 

D3 = (−8.5î + 9.0ĵ + 8.0 ) mm.
 
a)Find the resultant displacement vector of the particle (in mm).
 
D=
b)What is the magnitude of the resultant displacement (in mm)?
 
c)If all displacements were along one line and in the same direction, how far would the particle travel (in mm)?
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