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A vector comprises its components, which are orthogonal. If just one of them has magnitude and direction, then the resultant vector has magnitude and direction. Example:- If A is a vector and Ax is zero and Ay is non-zero then, A=Ax+Ay A=0+Ay A=Ay
If the sum of their components in any two orthogonal directions is zero, the resultant is zero. Alternatively, show that the resultant of any two vectors has the same magnitude but opposite direction to the third.
Yes, a resultant vector is the vector sum of the two vectors. It has it's own direction and magnitude.
If they are parallel, you can add them algebraically to get a resultant vector. Then you can resolve the resultant vector to obtain the vector components.
A couple: 2 parallel forces equal in magnitude, but opposite in direction separated by a distance.
If two forces are in the same direction, then their resultant is also in the same direction, and its magnitude is the sum of the two components' magnitudes.
A vector comprises its components, which are orthogonal. If just one of them has magnitude and direction, then the resultant vector has magnitude and direction. Example:- If A is a vector and Ax is zero and Ay is non-zero then, A=Ax+Ay A=0+Ay A=Ay
The zero-vector has no direction.
If the sum of their components in any two orthogonal directions is zero, the resultant is zero. Alternatively, show that the resultant of any two vectors has the same magnitude but opposite direction to the third.
The direction will change; the magnitude of the resultant force will be less.
Yes, a resultant vector is the vector sum of the two vectors. It has it's own direction and magnitude.
The direction will change; the magnitude of the resultant force will be less.
The magnitude of the resultant of two like parallel forces is the sum of the magnitudes of the forces and its direction will be same as the direction of the parallel forces.
Use pythagorean theorem to get the magnitude of the resultant force… The fourth force that would put this arrangement in equilibrium (the equilibrant) is equal and opposite the resultant. The components work this way too. To get the opposite direction angle, add on 180°.
If they are parallel, you can add them algebraically to get a resultant vector. Then you can resolve the resultant vector to obtain the vector components.
(Magnitude of the vector)2 = sum of the squares of the component magnituides Let's say the components are 'A' and 'B', and the magnitude of the vector is 'C'. Then C2 = A2 + B2 You have said that C = A, so C2 = C2 + B2 B2 = 0 B = 0 The other component is zero.
A ship is traveling 155mph due south .Opposing current 35mph at 20 degrees southwest . Find resultant magnitude and direction of ship's true course