Math Problem Statement

Given the three vectors π‘Ž, 𝑏⃗ and 𝑐 , draw vector diagrams showing the sums: a. π‘Ž + 𝑏⃗ and (π‘Ž + 𝑏⃗ ) + 𝑐 b. 𝑏⃗ + 𝑐 and π‘Ž + (𝑏⃗ + 𝑐

Solution

To draw vector diagrams for the given sums, we need to follow the vector addition principles. Here's the explanation for each part:


a. Sum of π‘Ž + 𝑏⃗ and (π‘Ž + 𝑏⃗) + 𝑐

  1. π‘Ž + 𝑏⃗: To represent the sum of vectors π‘Ž and 𝑏⃗, place the tail of vector 𝑏⃗ at the head of vector π‘Ž (or vice versa), then draw the resultant vector from the tail of π‘Ž to the head of 𝑏⃗. This vector represents π‘Ž + 𝑏⃗.

  2. (π‘Ž + 𝑏⃗) + 𝑐: Now, take the resultant of π‘Ž + 𝑏⃗ and add the vector 𝑐. To do this, place the tail of vector 𝑐 at the head of the resultant vector π‘Ž + 𝑏⃗. Draw the resultant vector from the tail of π‘Ž to the head of π‘Ž + 𝑏⃗ + 𝑐.


b. Sum of 𝑏⃗ + 𝑐 and π‘Ž + (𝑏⃗ + 𝑐)

  1. 𝑏⃗ + 𝑐: Place the tail of vector 𝑐 at the head of vector 𝑏⃗, and the resultant vector will go from the tail of 𝑏⃗ to the head of 𝑐. This vector represents 𝑏⃗ + 𝑐.

  2. π‘Ž + (𝑏⃗ + 𝑐): Now, take the vector π‘Ž and add the resultant of 𝑏⃗ + 𝑐. Place the tail of vector π‘Ž at the tail of the resultant vector 𝑏⃗ + 𝑐, and then draw the resultant vector from the tail of π‘Ž to the head of π‘Ž + (𝑏⃗ + 𝑐).


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Addition
Vector Diagrams
Resultant Vectors

Formulas

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Theorems

Triangle Law of Vector Addition
Parallelogram Law of Vector Addition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12