Forces: Vector Diagrams.

Question 1

How do we draw vector diagrams?

Answer 1

• Use a point as the object.
• Decide a scale from how many cm represents how many Newtons.
• Use a ruler to draw an arrow representing the first force.
• Using a portractor measure the angle.
• Use a ruler to draw an angle representing the second force.
• Create a parallelogram .
• Copy the second arrow for the second force at the head of the first arrow.
• Copy the first arrow for the first force at the head of the second arrow.
• Draw a line through the middle and measure the length.
• Use a portractor to measure the angles.