In this chapter we will learn about vectors. properties, addition, components of vectors
Vectors: Resolution and Addition
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Vectors:Resolution and Addition
Vectors: The Basics
• Vector: has both magnitude and direction– Examples: displacement, velocity, acceleration
• Scalar: has magnitude but no direction– Examples: distance, speed, time, mass
• Drawing Vectors– represented by arrows– length represents magnitude– angle and head of arrow shows direction (angle)– labeled with quantity and/or value
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Vector Components
• Some vectors point directly along x or y axes, but most do not.
• Components– how much in x & y directions– components are still vectors
have direction– 2 component vectors
represent original vector
Henderson, Tom (n.d.) Vector Components. The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/vectors/u3l1d.cfm
Vector Resolution: Graphical Method
• Sketch projection lines to x & y axis
• Draw component vectors along axes
Hepburn, Carl Jason. (n.d.) Scalars and Vectors. Splung.com. Retrieved from http://www.splung.com/content/sid/1/page/vectors
Vector Resolution: Algebraic Method
• Visualize vector and its components as a right triangle.• Use SOH CAH TOA to calculate components
Fullerton, Daniel B. (n.d.) Regents Physics Math Review. APlusPhysics.com. Retrieved from http://www.aplusphysics.com/courses/regents/mathreview/regents_math_review.html#
Vector Resolution: An Example• You might want to click here for a video review of trigonometry
and listen to this song about SOH CAH TOA. If you feel comfortable with trigonometry, just click on the link below.If the links do not work, copy & paste into your browser.
• Watch this video demonstration of vector resolution done graphically and algebraically.
dejongescience. (2010, July 11). Basic vector resolution. Video posted to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4tqR4aUh90
Khan, Salman. (n.d.) Basic Trigonometry. Video posted to http://www.khanacademy.org/math/trigonometry/v/basic-trigonometry
KDogde314. (2010, March 25). SOH CAH TOA Song. Video posted to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xwA4DHWLk0
Vector Addition• Add vectors to find the net (overall) magnitude and
quantity of what is being measured (i.e. displacement, velocity, force).
• Resultant: the one vector that represents the sum of two or more vectors
• Only vectors of the same quantity and units may be added or subtracted– You can’t add a velocity vector and a displacement vector– You can’t add a velocity in m/s with a velocity in mph
Vector Addition: Graphical Method• Draw 1st vector• Begin tail of 2nd vector at
head of 1st vector• Begin tail of 3rd vector at
head of 2nd vector• Continue until there are no
more vectors• Draw resultant vector from
tail of 1st vector to head of last vector. Label resultant.
Appendix: Simple Vectors for Preliminary High School Physics. (2007, April 26) Retrieved from the Bored of Studies wiki: http://www.boredofstudies.org/wiki/Appendix_-_Simple_Vectors_for_Preliminary_High_School_Physics
Vectors Can Be Added In Any Order• Vectors can be moved parallel to themselves in a
diagram.• Vectors can be added in any order.– Resultant will always be the same.
Henderson, Tom (n.d.) Vector Addition: The Order Does NOT Matter. The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/vectors/ao.cfm
Resultant of Collinear Vectors
Same direction: add Opposite directions: subtract
Resultant of Perpendicular VectorsVectors: sides of a right triangleResultant: hypotenuseHow to solve?: Pythagorean theoremInverse tangent to find angle
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Vector Addition: Examples
• Let’s make sure you get it.Watch this video demonstration of the addition of 2 perpendicular vectors.
• But, wait!!!What do we do when our vectors are not perpendicular or there are 3 or more vectors?
• Watch this video demonstration to find out!
dejongescience. (2010, July 11). Vector addition at right angles. Video posted to http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=i2S9iRLXVqw&NR=1
PhunScience. (2011, August 1). Adding Vectors: How to Find the Resultant of Three or More Vectors. Video posted to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_TnqKX5ybY&feature=related
• Use the “vector components” method by first resolving all vectors into their components.
• Magnitude:– Find the sum of all x-components and all y-components.– These are the component s of the resultant vector.
– Use Pythagorean Theorem to find resultant from components.
– Use Inverse tangent to find precise direction of resultant.
Summary: Vector Addition of Non-Perpendicular Vectors (or 3 or more vectors)
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