5.5.1.1 - Graphical Method
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What does the head-to-tail method involve?
💡 Hint: Think about how arrows would connect.
What is a resultant vector?
💡 Hint: It's the sum of the vectors.
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What method do we use for adding vectors graphically?
💡 Hint: Remember how we connect the arrows!
True or False: The resultant vector can only be determined graphically.
💡 Hint: Think about both graphical and algebraic approaches.
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A ship sails 10 km northwest and then 6 km east. Graphically, determine the resultant displacement of the ship.
💡 Hint: Ensure you account for the angle in your vector drawing.
Two forces acting on an object are represented by vectors of 8 N at an angle of 30 degrees and 4 N straight east. Use the graphical method to determine the resultant force.
💡 Hint: Sketching is key: drawing accurately helps visualize the forces better.
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