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Which component of a vector represents its magnitude?

  • The arrow head
  • The direction of the arrow
  • The length of the arrow (correct)
  • The angle of elevation

What is the key difference between scalar and vector addition?

  • Vectors must be of the same kind to be added. (correct)
  • Scalars require a reference direction for addition.
  • Scalars always have a directional component.
  • Vectors can be added without regard to their direction.

If two vectors are added, what is the resultant vector?

  • A vector with an arbitrary direction
  • A vector of lesser magnitude
  • The sum of the magnitudes of both vectors
  • A single vector representing the effects of both vectors (correct)

Which of the following vectors can be added together?

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What units might be used to express a vector representing distance?

<p>Kilometers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you correctly represent a vector of 32 m/s at an angle of 60 degrees?

<p>As an arrow tilted at 60 degrees from the horizontal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about vectors?

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When adding vectors, what must be taken into account?

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What is the method described for adding two vectors graphically?

<p>Triangle law of vector addition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of vector addition, what does the diagonal of the parallelogram represent?

<p>The resultant vector of the two added vectors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using the parallelogram law, how should the vectors be positioned?

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At what angle is the graphical addition of vectors A and B specified in the document?

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What is the first step in applying the parallelogram method of vector addition?

<p>Translate both vectors to the same point (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, how is the sum of the two vectors defined using the parallelogram law?

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What does the statement 'translate either one of them in parallel' refer to in vector addition?

<p>Moving the vector without altering its direction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the condition for using the parallelogram law of vector addition?

<p>The vectors must be adjacent sides of a parallelogram (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the resultant vector R represent in vector addition?

<p>An arrow from the tail of the first vector to the head of the last vector (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of vector addition ensures that the arrangement of vectors does not affect the resultant vector?

<p>Associative property (A), Commutative property (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the provided context, what method is used to find the resultant vector?

<p>Polygon method of vector addition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the placement of vectors during the head-to-tail arrangement?

<p>Vectors can be placed in any configuration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the resultant vector R visually represented?

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What is the significance of the origin in the context of drawing vectors?

<p>It remains the reference point for direction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If vector D indicates a displacement, how would you represent R if A is 25.0m, B is 23.0m, C is 32.0m?

<p>R = A + B + C in unit vectors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key point to remember when subtracting vectors based on the process described?

<p>Subtraction is the same as adding negative vectors (C), The resultant remains invariant regardless of which vector is subtracted first (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the x-component of a vector?

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What do you label the vertical component of a vector?

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When using the trigonometric method of vector resolution, what angle is used for measurements?

<p>θ is measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ensures that the components A_x and A_y can be used in the Pythagorean Theorem?

<p>They are at a right angle to each other. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trigonometric function is used to calculate the y-component of a vector?

<p>sine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the resultant vector calculated from?

<p>Both components A_x and A_y. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the components A_x and A_y in vector resolution?

<p>They are perpendicular to each other. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the equation for the x-component, what does the hypotenuse represent?

<p>The original vector A (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do speed limits generally indicate?

<p>The maximum or minimum speed permitted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of speed limits?

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In the example of walking to the museum, what is the displacement when walking with an average velocity of 1.2 m/s for 10 minutes?

<p>720 m, North (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to find the magnitude of a vector given its components Ax and Ay?

<p>$|A| = \sqrt{(Ax^2 + Ay^2)}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation correctly represents the tangent of the angle θ a vector makes with the x-axis?

<p>tan θ = $ rac{Ay}{Ax}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is average velocity calculated in the example of the bus passenger moving 4 m in 8 s?

<p>By dividing distance by time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average velocity of a passenger in a bus who took 8 s to move 4 m?

<p>0.5 m/s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a motorist displaces 250 km at an angle of 30° North of East, what is the component of the displacement along the North direction?

<p>125 km (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of the East component when a motorist undergoes a displacement of 250 km at 30° North of East?

<p>216.5 km (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what constant speed did the car travel for the first 100 km in the example?

<p>50 km/h (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the car travels the first 100 km at 50 km/h?

<p>It speeds up to 100 km/h for another 100 km (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the example of a boy walking 3 km due East and then 2 km due North, what type of triangle can be formed to determine the displacement?

<p>Right triangle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the context implied by monitoring speed limits on roads?

<p>To minimize accidents and enhance traffic flow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main tool used to check the accuracy of vector resolution graphically?

<p>Ruler and protractor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines the opposite and adjacent sides of a right triangle when determining angles?

<p>Opposite is Ay and Adjacent is Ax (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What trigonometric functions are used to resolve the components of a vector in a given direction?

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Flashcards

Vector

A quantity with both magnitude and direction. Represented graphically as an arrow where the length denotes magnitude and the arrowhead indicates direction.

Magnitude of a Vector

The length of a vector representing its strength or intensity.

Direction of a Vector

The direction a vector points towards in space.

Vector Addition

Adding two or more vectors to find a single vector that represents the combined effect.

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Resultant Vector

The single vector that represents the combined effect of multiple vectors.

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Adding Vectors of Different Types

Vectors of the same type can be added. Examples: adding two forces or adding two velocities. Vectors of different types cannot be added.

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Adding Vectors of the Same Type

Vectors must be of the same type to be added. Forces can only be added to other forces. Velocities can only be added to other velocities.

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Vector Subtraction

Subtracting one vector from another, found by adding the negative of the vector to be subtracted. The negative of a vector has the same magnitude but opposite direction.

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Triangle Law of Vector Addition

Vector addition method using a triangle where the vectors are placed head-to-tail.

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Parallelogram Law of Vector Addition

Vector addition method where two vectors form adjacent sides of a parallelogram. The resultant vector is the diagonal drawn from the shared point.

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Translating a Vector

Moving a vector to a different position in space without altering its magnitude or direction.

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Vector Resolution

The process of breaking down a vector into its horizontal (x) and vertical (y) components.

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x-component of a vector (Ax)

The horizontal component of a vector, found by projecting the vector onto the x-axis.

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y-component of a vector (Ay)

The vertical component of a vector, found by projecting the vector onto the y-axis.

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Trigonometric Method of Vector Resolution

A method for finding the components of a vector using trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent).

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Vector as the sum of components

The original vector is equal to the sum of its horizontal and vertical components.

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Magnitude of a resultant vector

The magnitude of a vector can be found using the Pythagorean Theorem because its components form a right triangle.

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Angle θ in Vector Resolution

The angle measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis to the vector.

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Magnitude of a Vector (A)

The length of the vector.

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Head-to-Tail Method

Arranging vectors by placing the tail of each subsequent vector at the head of the preceding vector to visualize their combined effect. The resultant vector is then found by drawing a line from the tail of the first vector to the head of the last vector.

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Polygon Method of Vector Addition

A method for finding the resultant vector of two or more vectors. It involves drawing the vectors to scale, placing them head-to-tail, and then drawing the resultant vector from the tail of the first vector to the head of the last vector.

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Commutative Property of Vector Addition

The order in which vectors are added does not affect the resultant vector. (A + B) + C = A + (B + C).

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Associative Property of Vector Addition

Adding vectors together doesn't change the final result regardless of the grouping (A + B) + C = A + (B + C).

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Negative of a Vector

The negative of a vector has the same magnitude as the original vector but points in the opposite direction.

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Determining the Direction of a Vector

Determining the angle a vector makes with the x-axis. This angle is found using the arctangent function: θ = tan⁻¹(Ay/Ax), where Ay is the vertical component and Ax is the horizontal component of the vector.

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Horizontal Component (Ax)

The horizontal component of a vector. This component represents the effect of the vector in the x-direction.

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Vertical Component (Ay)

The vertical component of a vector. This component represents the effect of the vector in the y-direction.

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Graphical Method for Vector Representation

A method to visually represent a vector by drawing it to scale. The length of the arrow represents the magnitude, and the arrowhead indicates the direction.

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Analytical Method for Vector Addition

A mathematical method for calculating the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector, which is the sum of two or more vectors.

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Speed Limit

The maximum or minimum speed allowed on a particular road or section of road, typically expressed in kilometers per hour (km/h).

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Uniformly Accelerated Motion

Movement of an object that is constantly accelerating. It’s not changing its speed, but changing its velocity (i.e. increasing or decreasing speed) over time.

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Time Interval (∆t)

The time it takes for an object to move from its starting position to its final position.

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Displacement (∆s)

The change in position of an object from its initial to its final position.

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Velocity (v)

The rate at which an object changes its position over time. It is a vector, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.

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Average Velocity (vav)

The average velocity of an object over a period of time, calculated by dividing the total displacement by the total time taken.

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Displacement

The position of an object with respect to a chosen reference point. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

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Acceleration (a)

The rate of change of an object's velocity over time. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

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Study Notes

Physics Grade 10 Textbook

  • Textbook is for Grade 10 students in Ethiopia
  • ISBN: 978-99990-0-033-8
  • Published in 2023 by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Education.
  • Produced under the General Education Quality Improvement Program for Equity (GEQIP-E).
  • Supported by The World Bank, UK's Department for International Development/DFID, Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, United Nations Children's Fund/UNICEF, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through a Multi Donor Trust Fund.
  • Printed by GRAVITY GROUP IND LLC
  • 13th Industrial Area, Sharjah, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Instructions for Care of Textbook

  • Cover with protective material (e.g., plastic, newspapers, or magazines)
  • Always keep the book in a clean, dry place.
  • Keep hands clean when using the book
  • Do not write on the cover or inside pages.
  • Use paper or cardboard as a bookmark.
  • Do not tear or cut any pages.
  • If pages are torn, repair them with paste/tape.
  • Pack the book carefully in a school bag.
  • Handle book respectfully
  • When using a new book, lay the book flat, and press along the bound edge when turning pages to preserve the cover.

Textbook Contents

  • Chapters cover Vector Quantities, Uniformly Accelerated Motion, Elasticity and Static Equilibrium of Rigid Body, Static and Current Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Waves, and Geometrical Optics
  • The textbook includes illustrations, formulas and examples for each topic.
  • The book also includes activities, exercises with solutions to help students comprehend the material.
  • There is a summary at the end of each unit.
  • The book includes reviews with questions on each unit
  • A "Virtual Lab" section directs students to online resources for experimenting with concepts.

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Test your understanding of vectors and vector addition through this quiz. Explore concepts such as magnitude, scalar vs. vector addition, and the parallelogram law. Ensure you grasp how vectors interact and the correct methods for graphical representation.

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