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Any vector could be resolved into perpendicular components one along x axis and the other along y axis.

So all vectors would be split into two components. Now we can easily add the x components and y components. If all in the same simply addition. If some are in opposite we have to change its sign and add them.

Finally we will have only two one along x and another along y. Now we can get the effective by using Pythagoras.

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What two methods can you use when solving vector addition?

You can use the graphical method, which involves drawing vectors on a coordinate system and adding them tip-to-tail to find the resultant vector. Alternatively, you can use the component method, breaking each vector into its horizontal and vertical components and adding them separately to find the resultant vector.


What are the component method of adding vectors?

The component method of adding vectors involves breaking down each vector into its horizontal and vertical components. Then, add the horizontal components together to get the resultant horizontal component, and add the vertical components together to get the resultant vertical component. Finally, combine these two resultant components to find the resultant vector.


What is the definition of component method in physics?

The component method is the concept that you can resolve vectors into two independent (therefore perpendicular) vectors (say, in the x and y directions). And, you can "put a vector back together" simply, using the distance formula and the slope of the line. So, the component form and the direction/magnitude forms are just two different ways of specifying a vector.


Can a vector have a component greater than the vector's magnitude?

No, a vector's component cannot be greater than the vector's magnitude. The magnitude represents the maximum possible magnitude of a component in any direction.


What is the reverse process of vectors addition?

reverse process of vector addition is vector resolution.

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When drawing a vector using the triangle method of addition how do you draw in the resultant vector?

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The correct answer using the graphical method and analytical method of vector addition will always be identical?

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What are the component method of adding vectors?

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Can a vector have a component greater than the magnitude of vector?

no a vector cannot have a component greater than the magnitude of vector


What is a Resultant Vectors?

resultant vector is a vector which will have the same effect as the sum of all the component vectors taken together.


Will a vector be zero if anyone of its component is zero?

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What is the opposite to vector addition?

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