VectorsGRAPHIC METHOD OF VECTOR ADDITIONRev. 0Page 17CP-02Figure 17 Vector F2Figure 18 ResultantStep 2.Draw the second vector connected tothe end of the first vector.a.Start the tail of the secondvector at the head of the firstvector.b.Ensure that the second vector isalso drawn to scale.c.Ensure proper angularorientation of the second vectorwith respect to the axes of thegraph (see Figure 17).Step 3.Add other vectors sequentially.a.Add one vector at a time.b.Always start the tail of the new vector at the head of the previous vector.c.Draw all vectors to scale and with proper angular orientation.Step 4.When all given vectors have beendrawn, draw and label a resultantvector, F , from the point of originRof the axes to the head of the finalvector.a.The tail of the resultant is thetail of the first vector drawnas shown in Figure 18.b.The head of the resultant is atthe head of the last vectordrawn.
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