Vector Me Crazy: Finding the Balance

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Vhiena Mae Morales Jude Anson Ancaja, Khayran Conde, Rey Marck Generale, Joe Merlin Macapagal,
Maxin Nicole Bangsal, Jories Mae Regel Buerano, Micah Joyce Reyes
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Rizal High School – Senior High School, Caniogan. Pasig City
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[email protected]

Abstract. The abstract briefly summarizes the main Component Method. It is used to add the vectors through
results and methodology in the experiment. It its x and y components. You can get the said components
should start with a statement about the problem or of a vector with the use of the formula x=magnitude
topic of the report. Do not put detailed results but (cos ɵ) and y=magnitude (sin ɵ). Then use the
final value of important quantities may be Pythagorean Theorem to get the magnitude of the
mentioned. Main conclusion are stated. Abtract resultant and the Inverse Tangent Formula.
should be italicized and contain no more than 100
words.

Keywords: vector, equilibrant, vector addition Figure 1.2. Component Method

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Introduction
For every presentation of data used in scientific
experiments, the physical quantity could either be scalar
or vector. A scalar quantity possesses a magnitude which Methodology
is denoted by a numerical value. To begin the experiment, the students prepared the
materials needed: the force table, weight hangers, strings
On the other hand, a vector quantity has both magnitude and the set of masses.
and a corresponding direction. It is represented by an First they set up the force table, placing the strings at
arrowhead that points towards the direction of the different angles with the ring at the middle. Choose the
magnitude. It is important to note that the length is stable forces by placing the masses at the end of the string.
proportional to the quantity’s magnitude. Determine the magnitude of the force that will provide an
equilibrium between the masses. This will be your
The following theories apply when working with vector/s: equilibrant. Based on theory, the resultant and equilibrant
Vector Addition. It is written symbolically as A + B = C. are equal in magnitude but points at opposite directions,
This states that if A, B, and C are vectors, you can perform forming a straight line.
the addition even if the values are reversed thus applying After this, compute the value of the equilibrant through
the commutative law. You can achieve this through the the use of the parallelogram method. Then, get its force
arrow-head method. with the component method. The resulting value should
Parallelogram Method. The so-called parallelogram be equal or nearly equal to the used equilibrant.
law gives the rule for vector addition of two or more
vectors. The vector sum is obtained by placing them head Result and Discussion
to tail forming a parallelogram and drawing the vector
from the free tail to the free head. Table 1.1: Resultant and Equilibrant
Method Equilibrant Angle Resultant Angle
(N) with (N) with
respect respect
to +x (º) to +x (º)
Force Table 1.86 215 1.86 45
Parallelogram 2.64 215 2.64 47.2
Method
Component 1.87 215 1.87 47.2
Method

Fig. 1.1. The Vector Parallelogram Law From the set-up made using the force table, the ring was
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found stable at the center the equilibrant had the weight
of 1.86 N at 215º. Then when the parallelogram method
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was incorporated in finding the resultant it gave a result
of 2.64N at 215º with its resultant counterpart at 47.2 º References
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Restate the problem being solved and/or the principle
being investigated in the experiment. State your
conclusion in clear and straightforward terms—don not
use flowery explanatory remarks. Make sure to relate your
conclusion to the original problem you are solving. Do not
use “I/We therefore conclude” statements. In writing this
paper describe yourselves in 3rd party. Use “The
researchers …” if you are referring to yourselves.

Recommendation
The group recommends that individuals who would
conduct the similar activity to take note of every data they
would come across- even the most minor detail. This
would ensure that in the presence of an error, the data
would still be available should there be a need to go back
to it. Also, it is highly important to familiarize how to
manipulate the equipment that would be used in an
experiment beforehand. This would lessen the time
consumed on figuring out what to do, and give you more
time to focus on the objectives.

Acknowledgement
This group would like to acknowledge the following
people:
Rizal High School Stakeholders, for the laboratory and its
facilities which made the execution of this experiment
possible
Mr. Royce Allen F. Rañeses, for instructing and
facilitating the experiment conducted by the students
And to the God Almighty who foresees everything and
provided us the wisdom used in this activity.

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