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Vector Addition - Step by Step

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Vector Addition

problem set-up

problem set-up

problem set-up

problem set-up

problem set-up

Draw to scale 1

Draw to scale 2

Complete a parallelogram

Draw the resultant vector.

Measure both the length of the vector...

...and the direction.

Final answer

Final answer 2

Alternative: Head to tail method

Construct the resultant vector

Order doesn't matter

Multiple method comparison

Use either method, but use it right.

Triangle leads to polygon for multiple vectors

Place the vectors head-to-tail, in any order you like.

Same resultant either way!

Conclusion

Author: Kenneth A. Wright

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