Techniques of Vector Addition (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards
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Equilibrant vector definition
Equilibrant vector definition
Same magnitude, opposite direction to resultant
Resultant + equilibrant equals
Resultant + equilibrant equals
Zero
Head-to-tail method
Head-to-tail method
Graphical technique to add vectors by drawing them in sequence
Vector connection in head-to-tail
Vector connection in head-to-tail
Each new vector starts at the head of the previous one
Resultant location in head-to-tail
Resultant location in head-to-tail
From tail of first vector to head of last vector
When to use algebraic vector method
When to use algebraic vector method
When vectors act along a straight line
First step of algebraic vector addition
First step of algebraic vector addition
Choose a positive direction
Required parts of final vector answer
Required parts of final vector answer
Both magnitude and direction
Effect of same-direction vectors
Effect of same-direction vectors
They add together
Effect of opposite-direction vectors
Effect of opposite-direction vectors
They subtract from each other