Math Problem Statement
Sketch the vector addition C⃗ =A⃗ +B⃗ C→=A→+B→.
Solution
To sketch the vector addition :
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Draw the first vector : Start at the origin and draw an arrow representing in the direction and magnitude it specifies.
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Draw the second vector : From the tip of vector , draw an arrow representing in its specified direction and magnitude.
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Draw the resultant vector : This vector is drawn from the origin (tail of ) to the tip of .
The vector represents the sum of vectors and .
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Tip: When adding vectors, the order in which you add them does not matter; the resultant vector will be the same.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Addition
Vector Geometry
Formulas
C⃗ = A⃗ + B⃗
Magnitude of a vector: |C⃗| = √(Cx^2 + Cy^2)
Theorems
Triangle Rule for Vector Addition
Parallelogram Law
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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