Question

Explain the analytical method for vector addition.

Answer 1

There are two methods:

• The Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric methods.
• The head-to-tail method using a scaled vector diagram.

The head-to-tail method using a scaled vector diagram.

The analytical method of vector addition and subtraction involves using the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric identities.

These are done to determine the magnitude and direction of a resultant vector.

Answer 2

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There are two methods:

The Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric methods.

• The head-to-tail method using a scaled vector diagram.

• The head-to-tail method using a scaled vector diagram,

• The analytical method of vector addition and subtraction involves using the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric identities.

• These are done to determine the magnitude and direction of a resultant vector