Math Problem Statement

Show a complete solution path being sure to present your work in a complete and organized manner. Show all steps in the solution process. Include a sketch showing F1, F2 and the resultant. Show all steps in the addition and computation of the resultant

Solution

The diagram above shows the vector addition of F1F_1 and F2F_2 to produce the resultant force R\mathbf{R}. Here's a summary of the solution:

  1. Forces Identified:

    • F1=2i+3jF_1 = 2\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j}
    • F2=i+jF_2 = \mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j}
  2. Resultant Force Calculation:

    • R=F1+F2=3i+4j\mathbf{R} = F_1 + F_2 = 3\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j}
  3. Magnitude of Resultant Force:

    • R=5|\mathbf{R}| = 5
  4. Direction of Resultant Force:

    • θ=tan1(43)\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3}\right)
  5. Sketch Explanation:

    • The red vector represents F1F_1.
    • The blue vector represents F2F_2.
    • The green vector is the resultant R\mathbf{R}, showing the combined effect of F1F_1 and F2F_2.

If you have any further questions or want more details, feel free to ask!

Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How would you calculate the resultant if the vectors were in three dimensions?
  2. What would change if F2F_2 were in the opposite direction?
  3. How do you resolve vectors into components in non-orthogonal systems?
  4. What is the physical significance of the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector?
  5. How can you use vector addition to solve problems in real-world applications?
  6. What trigonometric identities can simplify the process of finding the direction of a vector?
  7. How does the parallelogram law relate to vector addition?
  8. How can this method of vector addition be applied to electric fields or forces?

Tip: When dealing with vector addition, always ensure the vectors are in the same coordinate system before performing operations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Addition
Magnitude and Direction of Vectors

Formulas

Vector Addition Formula

Theorems

Parallelogram Law of Vector Addition

Suitable Grade Level

High School