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Graphically: By laying them head-to-tail (move one of the vectors without rotatint it, so that its tail coincides with the head of the other vector).
Algebraically: Separate each vector into components, e.g. in 2 dimensions, separate it into components along the x-axis and along the y-axis. Add those components.
To subtract, just add the opposite vector.
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Why can't we add or subtract vectors like scalars?
Because scalars do not take in the direction but just the magnitude while vectors can. You can add vectors ONLY if they are in the same direction.
What is the opposite for add?
The opposite of add is subtract.
How do you add two vectors that aren't parallel or perpendicular?
To add two vectors that aren't parallel or perpindicular you resolve both of the planes displacement vectors into "x' and "y" components and then add the components together. (parallelogram technique graphically)AnswerResolve both of the planes displacement vectors into x and y components and then add the components
How do you add and subtract like denominator?
You add or subtract only the numerators
How would you add two vectors that are not perpendicular or parallel?
To add two vectors that aren't parallel or perpindicular you resolve both of the planes displacement vectors into "x' and "y" components and then add the components together. (parallelogram technique graphically)
