Mastering Vector Addition
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Which of the following is the rule for vector addition of two or more vectors according to the parallelogram law?

  • Placing the vectors head to head and drawing the vector from the free head to the free tail
  • Placing the vectors head to tail and drawing the vector from the free tail to the free head (correct)
  • Placing the vectors head to head and drawing the vector from the free tail to the free head
  • Placing the vectors head to tail and drawing the vector from the free head to the free tail
  • How can vector addition be performed in Cartesian coordinates?

  • By multiplying the corresponding components of the vectors
  • By subtracting the corresponding components of the vectors
  • By adding the corresponding components of the vectors (correct)
  • By dividing the corresponding components of the vectors
  • What is the notation used in the Wolfram Language to indicate vector addition?

  • Multiplication sign
  • Division sign
  • Minus sign
  • Plus sign (correct)
  • What is the sum of vectors $\mathbf{u} = \langle u_1, u_2 \rangle$ and $\mathbf{v} = \langle v_1, v_2 \rangle$?

    <p>$\mathbf{u} + \mathbf{v} = \langle u_1 + u_2, v_1 + v_2 \rangle$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sum of vectors $\mathbf{a} = \langle a_1, a_2, ..., a_n \rangle$ and $\mathbf{b} = \langle b_1, b_2, ..., b_n \rangle$?

    <p>$\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b} = \langle a_1 + a_2 + ... + a_n, b_1 + b_2 + ... + b_n \rangle$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vector Addition Rules

    • According to the parallelogram law, when adding two or more vectors, the resultant vector is the diagonal of a parallelogram formed by the vectors being added.

    Vector Addition in Cartesian Coordinates

    • To add vectors in Cartesian coordinates, add corresponding components (x and y) separately.

    Vector Addition Notation

    • In the Wolfram Language, vector addition is indicated by the + operator.

    Sum of Vectors

    • The sum of vectors u = 〈u1, u2〉 and v = 〈v1, v2〉 is 〈u1 + v1, u2 + v2〉.
    • The sum of vectors a = 〈a1, a2, ..., an〉 and b = 〈b1, b2, ..., bn〉 is 〈a1 + b1, a2 + b2, ..., an + bn〉.

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    Test your knowledge of vector addition with this quiz! Explore the parallelogram law and learn how to add two or more vectors together to obtain a vector sum.

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