ANALYTICAL METHOD OF VECTOR ADDITION
Vectors
CP-02
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Analytical Method of Adding
Vectors Summary
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Draw x and y coordinate axes.
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Draw component vectors from point of origin.
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Resolve each vector into rectangular components.
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Sum x and y components.
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Calculate magnitude of F .
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Calculate angle of displacement.
Summary
The steps followed when using the analytical method to find the resultant of several vectors are
summarized below.
