Vector Addition

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main components of a vector?
Back
Direction and magnitude.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a resultant vector?
Back
A resultant vector is equal to the sum of two or more vectors.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the direction of a vector given its x and y components?
Back
Use the formula: θ = tan⁻¹(y/x).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for finding the magnitude of a resultant vector from two vectors?
Back
Magnitude = √(x² + y²).
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'magnitude' refer to in the context of vectors?
Back
Magnitude refers to the length or size of the vector.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the direction in vector addition?
Back
The direction determines how vectors combine and affect the resultant vector.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If vector A has a y component of 12 units and an x component of 7 units, what is the direction of vector A?
Back
θ = tan⁻¹(12/7).
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