Practice Addition Of Vectors (5.5.1) - Vectors

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Question 1.
What is a vector?
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Think about quantities like force or velocity.
Question 2.
What are the two methods of vector addition?
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Consider how each method visualizes vectors.
3Question 3.
What method involves placing vectors head-to-tail?
- Graphical Method
- Algebraic Method
- Dot Product
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Think about how you would draw it.
4Question 4.
True or False: The resultant vector can only be calculated if both vectors are in the same direction.
- True
- False
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Recall the head-to-tail method.
Question 5.
Two forces acting on an object are 10 N towards the northeast and 5 N towards the northwest. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
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Use the components in the x and y directions.
Question 6.
A plane moves with a velocity of 200 km/h east, and there is a wind blowing 50 km/h north. Calculate the resultant velocity of the plane.
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Use trigonometry to find direction.

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