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Vector Addition with Scaled Diagrams Video Tutorial
The Graphical Method of Vector Addition Video Tutorial explains and demonstrates the method of adding two or more vectors using a scaled vector diagrams. The video includes a step-by-step procedure, two examples, and a discussion of the various pitfalls one might experience when adding vectors using the graphical method.
The video lesson answers the following questions:
How can a scaled diagram be used to graphically add two or more vectors?
Physics Help: Vector Addition
Consists of 12 problems involving the head-to-tail addition of two vectors. Use an accurately drawn scaled vector diagram to determine the resultant. then check your answers.
Concept Builders: Head-to-Tail Vector Addition
Students love Concept Builders! Join the club. This particular one is a perfect match for the video and makes for a great follow-up to what you've learned.
Physics Interactives: Vector Addition
Experiment with vectors, resultants, and more with this interactive workspace. Drag a vector onto it, resize and re-position it. Add a second or a third vector to it and observe the resultant. Experiment until you've had enough .... or until you have to go to bed.
Minds On Physics App #1, Vectors and Projectiles Module, Mission VP2
A good work out will strengthen your muscles and invigorate your heart. So will Minds On Physics. Not for the weak or faint-hearted. Perfect for those who are serious about their Physics physique. Give yourself a workout today.
Teacher Toolkits: Vectors
Planning a unit or a series of lessons on Vectors? We can help. Try a Toolkit - a collection of vetted resources that are multi-media reliant and standards-based. This one on Vectors should stimulate several good ideas.
Physics Interactives: Vector Addition
Experiment with vectors, resultants, and more with this interactive workspace. Drag a vector onto it, resize and re-position it. Add a second or a third vector to it and observe the resultant. Experiment until you've had enough .... or until you have to go to bed.
Physics Interactives: Name That Vector
This is a skill building tool that presents users with 12 vector addition challenges. Twenty-five vectors are displayed on a grid; each challenge involves adding three of the vectors together to determine the resultant. The emphasis of the activity is on component addition. Built-in score-keeping makes this interactive a perfect candidate for a classroom activity.
Physics Interactives: Vector Guessing Game
Two random vectors are displayed and learners must decide on the size and direction of the resultant. Be quick because the timer is counting down. The challenge is to solve as possible correctly in 20 seconds. Repeat the process and beat your high score.
Physics Help: Vector Addition
Consists of 12 problems involving the head-to-tail addition of two vectors. Use an accurately drawn scaled vector diagram to determine the resultant; then check your answers. Great practice. Great feedback.
Concept Builders: Head-to-Tail Vector Addition
Students love Concept Builders! They work equally well as in-class exercises or (if you have a registered teacher account) as assigned out-of-class work. This particular one is a perfect match for the video and makes for a great follow-up to what you've learned.
Concept Builders: Vector Addition
You can never have too many of these. They are great for in-class and (with Version 2 Concept Builders) out of class work. This exercise can be used to support head-to-tail graphical approaches or the analytic method of adding vectors.
Concept Builders: Component Addition
This is one of our favorites. It's a great introduction to the analytic method of vector addition.It includes three levels of difficulty.
Do you like the slides we used? They are available in our low cost Teacher Presentation Pack, along with other updated materials used in our presentation.