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Vector Addition and Components Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The pointed end of the vector is called the

a)

head

b)

tail

c)

the pointed end

2.

The flat end of the vector is called the

a)

head

b)

tail

c)

the flat end

3.

Where on a 2D vector is the angle found?

a)

At the head

b)

At the tail

c)

Whichever one I feel like using

4.

Which of the following correctly describes how vectors should be drawn to add them together?

a)

Vectors should be drawn with tails touching. Resultant vector connects the heads

b)

Vectors should be drawn with tails touching the previous head. Resultant vector connects first tail to last head

c)

Vectors should be drawn with tails touching the previous head. Resultant vector connects last head to first tail

d)

None of these are correct

5.

In order to answer a question asking you to find a 2 dimensional vector, what do you need to find?

a)

Just the length of the vector

b)

Just the angle of the vector

c)

Both the length of the vector and its angle

6.

To find component vectors, which of the following could you use?

a)

sin

b)

cos

c)

pythagorean theorem

d)

all of these

7.

In which of the following situations should you break a 2D vector into its component vectors?

a)

An object is launched at 15 m/s at a 20 degree angle. Find the range

b)

An object is launched horizontally at 5 m/s. Find the final velocity

c)

A man walks 30 km at a 25 degree angle. What is the horizontal component of his displacement?

d)

A wagon is being pulled with a force of 25 N at 10 degrees above the horizontal. What is the horizontal acceleration of the wagon?

8.

If you want to find the angle of a 2D vector, which do you want to use?

a)

Regular trig functions

b)

Inverse trig functions

9.

If you want to find the length of a component vector, which do you want to use?

a)

Regular trig functions

b)

Inverse trig functions

10.

All vectors have (a)   . (3 words)