Vector Addition Methods

What is the primary method discussed for adding vectors?

• Head-to-tail method

• Parallelogram method

• Vector components

• Graphical method

What are the magnitude and direction of Vector A?

• 12 Newtons at 25 degrees North of East

• 13 Newtons at 25 degrees North of East

• 12 Newtons at 105 degrees below zero

• 13 Newtons at 105 degrees below zero

What are the magnitude and direction of Vector B?

• 12 Newtons at 25 degrees North of East

• 13 Newtons at 25 degrees North of East

• 12 Newtons at 105 degrees above zero

• 13 Newtons at 105 degrees below zero

When adding two vectors graphically, where is the resultant vector drawn?

• From the head of the first vector to the tail of the second

• From the tail of the first vector to the head of the second

• From the tail of the second vector to the head of the first

• From the head of the second vector to the tail of the first

How are the X and Y components of the resultant vector (C) found when adding two vectors (A and B)?

• By subtracting the components of A from B

• By multiplying the components of A and B

• By adding the corresponding components of A and B

• By dividing the components of A by B

When breaking down vectors into components, where should the component vectors be drawn from?

• From the head of the original vector

• From the tail of the original vector

• From the midpoint of the original vector

• From the resultant vector

Which trigonometric function is used to find the Y-component of a vector given its magnitude and angle with the x-axis?

• Cosine

• Sine

• Tangent

• Secant

What is the approximate value of the Y-component of Vector A, given its magnitude is 12 Newtons and its angle is 25 degrees?

• 5.1 Newtons

• 10.9 Newtons

• 12.0 Newtons

• 2.5 Newtons

What is the magnitude of the y-component of vector 'a'?

• 5.1 N

• 10.9 N

• 12 N

• 25 N

What is the magnitude of the x-component of vector 'a'?

• 5.1 N

• 10.9 N

• 12 N

• 25 N