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Here are 3 solved examples from the assignment problems: 1. Find the magnitude and direction of the vector 3i + 4j. |A| = √(3^2 + 4^2) = 5 θ = tan^-1(4/3) = tan^-1(1.333) = 45° 2. Find the x and y components of a vector of magnitude 5 making an angle of 60° with the positive x-axis. Ax = 5cos60° = 2.5 Ay = 5sin60° = 4.5 3. Find the scalar product of vectors A = 2i + 3j and B = -i + 2j. A·

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Lecture-1 (Vectors) PDF

Here are 3 solved examples from the assignment problems: 1. Find the magnitude and direction of the vector 3i + 4j. |A| = √(3^2 + 4^2) = 5 θ = tan^-1(4/3) = tan^-1(1.333) = 45° 2. Find the x and y components of a vector of magnitude 5 making an angle of 60° with the positive x-axis. Ax = 5cos60° = 2.5 Ay = 5sin60° = 4.5 3. Find the scalar product of vectors A = 2i + 3j and B = -i + 2j. A·

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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

 To understand basic principles and concepts of Physics (Mechanics


underlying the natural phenomena.

 To develop learners’ problem solving ability and analytical skill


through examples & exercises based on real life situations

 To advance conciseness and clarity of thought by imparting Physics


teaching in a coherent language of vector calculus and using
innovative technique and engineering tools

 To design and conduct lab experiments synchronized with the theme


of topics taught in theory classes

 To instill scientific temper & skill of learners to be able to tackle


complex physical problems across various disciplines towards
development of Science and Technology
Lecture-1

Vectors
Vectors
Vector:- Physical quantity having both a
magnitude and a direction in space.

Examples: Displacement and force etc.

Representation
of Vector:

→
A

Think of a vector as an arrow.

(An object having both magnitud


e (the “how much” or “how big”
part) and direction in space)
Parallel and Anti Parallel Vectors
Vector Addition

I think we should discuss the vector addition and subtraction. that


was the most difficult for me.
Vector Addition
Addition of two vectors
Vector Addition
Addition of three vectors
Vector Subtraction
Another way to think of subtraction
Vectors A and B are shown A
to the right.
Which of the following best describes B
A- B

1) Put vectors tail to tail

2) (A - B) is the vector pointing from


the head of B to the head of A
Clicker Question

A
Vectors A and B are shown to
the right. B
Which of the following best describes
A + B

A B C D E
Clicker Question

Vectors A and B are shown to the right. B


Which the following best describes A + (- B)

A B C D E
Multiplying Vectors
Components of Vectors
Vectors
The object is the same no matter how we chose to describe it

Ay

→
A

Ax
Components of a Vector
Vectors
Vector Calculation using Components

Ay
!
A
θ

Ax
Components of a Vector
Addition of Vectors using components

Generalizing for addition of no. of


vectors in a plane ( 2D), the
components of resultant Vector
are :

RX=AX+BX+CX+DX+………………….
Ry=Ay+By+Cy+Dy+………………….
Vectors in 3D
A vector can be defined in 2 or 3 (or even more) dimensions:

For vectors in a space ( 3D), the components of resultant Vector are :


RX=AX+BX+CX+DX+………………….
Ry=Ay+By+Cy+Dy+………………….
Rz=Az+Bz+Cz+Dz+………………….
Unit Vectors
Vector Addition using Unit Vectors
Product of Vectors :Scalar product
Product of Vectors :Vector product
Product of Vectors :Vector product
Product of Vectors :Vector product
Since Vector product of any vector with itself is zero,

NOTE: Here 0 is a Null vector i.e. one with all components equal to zero and
undefined direction
Using the right hand rule
Product of Vectors :Vector product
Assignment Problems
Examples:
1.6, 1.7, 1.11

Exercise:
1.26, 1.29, 1.35, 1.47, 1.53

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