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Multiple Vectors

The document explains the head-to-tail method for adding vectors through a walking example that results in a net displacement of 1.0 mi at 37° N of E. It includes several problems involving vector addition, such as calculating displacements and resultant forces from various scenarios. The problems require applying vector addition principles to find final displacements and forces in different directions.

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Multiple Vectors

The document explains the head-to-tail method for adding vectors through a walking example that results in a net displacement of 1.0 mi at 37° N of E. It includes several problems involving vector addition, such as calculating displacements and resultant forces from various scenarios. The problems require applying vector addition principles to find final displacements and forces in different directions.

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MULTIPLE VECTORS

Graphic Method - Head-to-Tail Method

Imagine walking to your friend’s house


along the path shown:
• 0.5 mi, East
• 0.6 mi, North
• 0.3 mi, East

The net result of these three individual


displacements is an overall displacement
of 1.0 mi, 37° N of E.

When adding vectors, place the tail of the second vector at the
head of the first vector. The tail of the third vector is placed at the
head of the second vector. The resultant vector is drawn from the
tail of the first vector to the head of the last vector.

§ Problem #1. On a fishing trip Justin and Kim ride in a boat 12 km south.
The fish aren’t biting so they go 4 km west. They then follow a school of
fish 2 km north. What was their displacement?
§ Problem #2. Three people are trying to move a heavy crate, one pushes
with 20 N in a 45º angle, the other uses 40 N at 90º, and the third one
helps by applying 15 N at 150º.
§ Problem #3. Alex takes a drive on his dirt bike, he drives north at a speed
of 30 km/h, then turns east and speeds up to 45 km/h, he then slows
down to 40 km/h when turning north and then speeds up to 50 km/h as
he heads west, what is his final velocity?
§ Problem #4. A pack of artic dogs are pulling on a sled, they end up
pulling on five different directions: 20N at 90º, 30N at 45º, 20N at 225º,
50N at 270º, 25N at 0º. Calculate the resultant force.

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