Change of Position: Word Question

Therefore, in summary, after 30 seconds, the change in position for your team in the game of tug of war is 3.9 feet. This may differ from your initial answer of -3.9 feet because the question may only be asking for the magnitude of the change, which is a non-negative value.
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In a game of tug of war, your team changes -1 and 3/10 (-1.3) feet in position every 10 seconds. What is your change in position after 30 seconds? I said -3.9 but apparently was wrong. What am I missing?
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The only thing I see missing from your response is a unit of measurement, i.e., the change of position would be -3.9 ft. Perhaps they only want the magnitude of the change, as distances are defined to be non-negative lengths.

If we use the relationship between distance, constant speed, and time:

\(\displaystyle d=rt\)

and plug in the given data:

\(\displaystyle r=\frac{1.3\text{ ft}}{10\text{ s}}\)

\(\displaystyle t=30\text{ s}\)

we get:

\(\displaystyle d=\left(\frac{1.3\text{ ft}}{10\text{ s}} \right)\left(30\text{ s} \right)=3.9\text{ ft}\)
 

FAQ: Change of Position: Word Question

What is meant by "change of position" in a word question?

Change of position refers to the movement or shift of an object from one location to another. In a word question, it usually involves finding the new position of an object after a certain amount of movement or displacement.

How do I solve a word question involving change of position?

To solve a word question involving change of position, you will need to identify the initial position of the object, the amount and direction of movement, and the final position. Then, you can use mathematical equations such as distance formula or displacement formula to calculate the change in position.

What are the common units of measurement for change of position?

The common units of measurement for change of position are distance and displacement, which can be measured in meters, kilometers, miles, or any other unit of length. Additionally, time is also an important factor in calculating change of position and is usually measured in seconds, minutes, or hours.

Can change of position be negative?

Yes, change of position can be negative. This occurs when an object moves in the opposite direction of its initial position. For example, if an object starts at position 5 and moves -3 units, its final position would be 2.

How is change of position related to velocity and acceleration?

Change of position is closely related to velocity and acceleration. Velocity is the rate of change of position, or how fast an object is moving, while acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. In other words, change of position is the result of velocity and acceleration acting on an object.

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