particle travelled 3.9 m north then turned west and travelled 9.5 m in that direction and lastly, travelled 3.9 m south. (a) Find the total displacement of the particle during its first two displacements.

particle travelled 3.9 m north then turned west and travelled 9.5 m in that direction and lastly, travelled 3.9 m south. (a) Find the total displacement of the particle during its first two displacements.

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