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What method is used for adding vectors?
What method is used for adding vectors?
The expression -2 + 3 results in a vector directed towards the west.
The expression -2 + 3 results in a vector directed towards the west.
False
What are the components of a vector represented in terms of force (F)?
What are the components of a vector represented in terms of force (F)?
Fcos(θ) for x and Fsin(θ) for y
In a right-angled triangle, the horizontal component can be calculated using _____ cos(θ).
In a right-angled triangle, the horizontal component can be calculated using _____ cos(θ).
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Vector Addition
- Vectors are added using the "head-to-toe" method.
- To resolve a vector into its components (x and y), use trigonometry.
- x = F cos θ
- y = F sin θ
where:
- F is the magnitude of the vector
- θ is the angle the vector makes with a horizontal axis.
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This quiz explores the concept of vector addition, including the head-to-toe method and how to resolve vectors into their components using trigonometry. You'll learn about the formulas for calculating the x and y components of a vector based on its magnitude and angle. Test your understanding of these fundamental principles of physics!
