WorksheetsVector Addition and Components Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
The pointed end of the vector is called the
head
tail
the pointed end
The flat end of the vector is called the
head
tail
the flat end
Where on a 2D vector is the angle found?
At the head
At the tail
Whichever one I feel like using
Which of the following correctly describes how vectors should be drawn to add them together?
Vectors should be drawn with tails touching. Resultant vector connects the heads
Vectors should be drawn with tails touching the previous head. Resultant vector connects first tail to last head
Vectors should be drawn with tails touching the previous head. Resultant vector connects last head to first tail
None of these are correct
In order to answer a question asking you to find a 2 dimensional vector, what do you need to find?
Just the length of the vector
Just the angle of the vector
Both the length of the vector and its angle
To find component vectors, which of the following could you use?
sin
cos
pythagorean theorem
all of these
In which of the following situations should you break a 2D vector into its component vectors?
An object is launched at 15 m/s at a 20 degree angle. Find the range
An object is launched horizontally at 5 m/s. Find the final velocity
A man walks 30 km at a 25 degree angle. What is the horizontal component of his displacement?
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?
If you want to find the angle of a 2D vector, which do you want to use?
Regular trig functions
Inverse trig functions
If you want to find the length of a component vector, which do you want to use?
Regular trig functions
Inverse trig functions
All vectors have (a) . (3 words)
