Vectors

Question 1

How do you use vector analysis to resolve a vector into two perpendicular components

Answer 1

1. If you’re given the ‘c’ side (hypotenuse), you can resolve the vector into two components using the formula (Fsinangle) or (Fcosangle)
2. If you are not given the ‘c’ side (hypotenuse then you have to use pythagoreas theorem

Simple vector analysis

Question 2

How do you solve vector problems by resolving individual vectors to find a resultant vector

Answer 2

1. Solve the components of the vectors given first
2. Then proceed to find the net resultant vector by using the pythagores thereom equation

Question 3

Equation for Resultant Vector

Answer 3

Fnet = square root of first found combined force + second combined force