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Parallelogram Method of Adding Vectors

The document provides instructions for using the parallelogram method of vector addition to solve four physics problems. For each problem, students are asked to draw coordinate axes, plot the given forces to scale, use the parallelogram method to determine the resultant force vector, and provide the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.

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Parallelogram Method of Adding Vectors

The document provides instructions for using the parallelogram method of vector addition to solve four physics problems. For each problem, students are asked to draw coordinate axes, plot the given forces to scale, use the parallelogram method to determine the resultant force vector, and provide the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.

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Forestville Central School Regents Physics

Name ____________________

Chapter 3 Parallelogram Method of Vector Addition


Directions: Sketch out the following vectors including what is listed below:
1. Draw a coordinate axis system using a ruler and pencil
2. Draw and label each of the vectors according to the scale provided
3. Use the parallelogram method to determine the vector resultant. Draw and label the
resultant.
4. Convert the resultant to Newtons using the scale provided and place a key on the drawing.

1. A 12 N force acts at 25 degrees and an 8 N force acts at 65 degrees. Determine the magnitude
and direction (including angle) of the resultant. Scale is 1cm = 1N

2. A100 N force acts at 90 degrees and a 60 N force acts at 150 degrees. Determine the
magnitude and direction (including angle) of the resultant. Scale is 1cm = 10 N

3. A 180 N force acts at 190 degrees and a 140 N force acts at 260 degrees. Determine the
magnitude and direction (including angle) of the resultant. Scale is 1cm = 10N

4. A 200 N force acts at 250 degrees and a 300 N force acts at 280 degrees. Determine the
magnitude and direction (including angle) of the resultant. Scale is 1cm = 10N

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