Vectors Basics Review

Mark the head of a vector.

Mark the tail of a vector.

The sum of two or more vectors is called the

Vectors are added ​ (a)   while the resultant vector is connected ​ (b)   and ​ (c)  

• head to tail
• head to head
• tail to tail

Which of the following diagrams shows the correct addition of three vectors?

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The order in which two or more vectors are added together will change the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector.

• True

• False

What is the order in which these vectors are​ being added together?

​ (a)   +​ (b)   +​ (c)   = ​ (d)  

• A
• B
• C
• R
• O
• P

1. Consider the vectors in the diagram for the following vector addition.

2. What is the resultant vector when the following vector addition is complete:

3. S + W – M + P = ?

1. Consider the vectors in the diagram for the following vector addition.

2. What is the resultant vector when the following vector addition is complete:

3. 2K – H – Y + U = ?

Use a ruler and protractor to draw a vector diagram to add the following vectors. Then measure the length of the resultant vector and report it here.
(NOTE: you will use this same diagram to answer the next question.)

[scale: 1 cm = 1 m]

2.5 m @ 35°  +  4.0 m @ 115°