Using the parallelogram method of vector addition, add the following two vectors. The reference direction is horizontal and directed from left to right. Angles are measured counter-clockwise from the reference direction.
A = 4 units, 20°.
B = 3 units, 60°.
Please follow the steps carefully, in the order given.
Step 1: First indicate the reference direction and the scale: |
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Step 2: Draw a light pencil line parallel to the reference direction at the start of vector A, i.e, the point 0: |
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Step 3: Using a protractor, measure an angle of 20° counterclockwise from this line and draw a line 4 cm long in this direction from the point 0. Label vector A and indicate its direction: |
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Step 4: Using a protractor, measure an angle of 60° counterclockwise from the light pencil line and draw a line 3 cm long in this direction, from point 0. Label vector B and indicate its direction: |
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Step 5: Using a ruler and a set-square, draw a line parallel to A from the terminal point of B: |
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Step 6: Using a ruler and a set-square, draw a line parallel to B from the terminal point of A: |
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Step 7: The resultant R is a vector drawn from 0 to the point of intersection of these two lines: |
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Step 8: Measure the length and direction of R. |
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