Friday, June 29, 2007

"Component Method in Getting the Resultant Vector"

1. Draw the vectors to show its component.
2.By using the trigonometric functions-sin,tan,and cos,determine the magnitude and direction of the components.
3. Find the sum of the x components.
4. Find the sum of the y components.
5. Answers from step 3 and step 4 will be the components of the resultant vector. Use these components to find the direction and magnitude of the resultant vector, using the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric functions.
6. To check your answer, compare the result obtained from your graphical method.

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