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4.2 Vector Addition
AP PHYSICS
October 09, 2018
Vector Addition4.2I can add and subtract vectors graphically.
4.2
I can add and subtract vectors using the component method.
4.3
Every vector can be broken into
2 Methods of Adding Vectors1. Graphical Method
« HeadtoTail Addition
2. Component Method
Simple Vector Addition
Graphical Method: HeadtoTail Addition Graphical Method: HeadtoTail Addition
AB
R = A+B
4.2 Vector Addition
AP PHYSICS
October 09, 2018
Graphical Method: HeadtoTail Addition
A
B
RR = A+B
Component Method
A
B
Vector Horizontal Component
Vertical Component
A
B
R
AB
Vector Horizontal Component
Vertical Component
A
B
R
Example 2: Vector Addition
HOMEWORK
Worksheet
NAME PERIOD
VECTOR ADDITIONDirections:For each problem, vectors A and B are shown. Sketch the headtotail addition of A+B on the empty grid and label each vector. Draw and label the resultant (R). Record the magnitude and direction of each component and add the components to determine the components of the resultant. Use Pythagorean theorem and SOH CAH TOA to determine the magnitude and direction of R.
1)
AB
Vector Horizontal Component
Vertical Component
A
B
R
2)
A B
Vector Horizontal Component
Vertical Component
A
B
R
4.2 Vector Addition
AP PHYSICS
October 09, 20183)
AB
Vector Horizontal Component
Vertical Component
A
B
R
4)
AB
Vector Horizontal Component
Vertical Component
A
B
R
5)
AB
Vector Horizontal Component
Vertical Component
A
B
R
