Math Problem Statement

Solve for the following vector combinations graphically: A + B, B - C, A + 2B + C, A - 1/2C

Solution

The image shows a worksheet where you are asked to solve vector combinations graphically. The problems listed seem to require vector addition and subtraction, and each graphical solution shows arrows representing the vectors and their sums or differences.

Here’s a breakdown of the problems:

Problem 9: A+BA + B

  • You are adding vector AA to vector BB.
  • Graphically, this involves placing the tail of BB at the head of AA.
  • The resulting vector RR is the one from the tail of AA to the head of BB.

Problem 10: BCB - C

  • Subtracting vectors means adding the opposite of CC. So, BCB - C is the same as B+(C)B + (-C).
  • The vector C-C is in the opposite direction of CC.
  • BB and C-C are placed head to tail, and the resultant vector RR is from the tail of BB to the head of C-C.

Problem 11: A+2B+CA + 2B + C

  • You add AA, two times BB (so it should be a longer vector), and CC.
  • Start with AA, then place two BB vectors one after the other, and finally add CC.
  • The resultant RR is from the tail of AA to the head of CC.

Problem 12: A12CA - \frac{1}{2}C

  • This involves subtracting half of CC, which is equivalent to adding 12C-\frac{1}{2}C.
  • The vector 12C-\frac{1}{2}C points in the opposite direction to CC and has half the length.
  • The resultant vector is from the tail of AA to the head of 12C-\frac{1}{2}C.

It appears that the student made errors in some of the graphical representations (notably problem 10), and the corrections in red ink suggest improvements in the diagrams.

Do you want more detailed steps on how to graphically add or subtract these vectors? Let me know if you have any questions.

Here are 5 relative questions for further practice:

  1. How would you graphically represent ABA - B?
  2. How would you change the graphical representation if vector CC were twice as long?
  3. What happens to the resultant vector when you subtract instead of add vectors?
  4. Can you explain how scalar multiplication (like 2B2B) affects the graphical representation of a vector?
  5. What does it mean geometrically when two vectors cancel each other out (i.e., sum to zero)?

Tip: When adding vectors graphically, always ensure that the head of one vector touches the tail of the next to maintain accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Addition
Vector Subtraction
Scalar Multiplication
Graphical Representation of Vectors

Formulas

Vector Addition: R = A + B
Vector Subtraction: R = A - B
Scalar Multiplication: R = kA, where k is a scalar

Theorems

Triangle Law of Vector Addition
Parallelogram Law of Vectors

Suitable Grade Level

High School