Direction of a 2D Vector – Formulas and Examples
The direction of a vector is the orientation of the vector in a coordinate system, usually described by the angle … Read more
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Magnitude of 2D and 3D Vectors – Formulas and Examples
The magnitude of a vector helps us to quantify the size or length of a vector in space. To find … Read more
Components of a Vector – Formulas and Examples
The components of a vector are scalar quantities that indicate the “displacement” on each axis of a coordinate system. These … Read more
Adding Vectors – Examples and Practice Problems
Two or more vectors can be added using both graphical and algebraic methods. The three main methods for adding vectors … Read more
Adding Vectors – Methods, Formulas and Examples
To add two or more vector quantities, we need a set of operations different from ordinary arithmetic. We can use … Read more
Vectors and Scalars in Physics
Vectors and scalars allow us to describe physical quantities. Scalars are used for quantities that can be described completely using … Read more