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Vector addition, subtraction Fundamentals of 2-D vector addition, subtraction
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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN 1 AND 2 DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS
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2 Dimensional Motion, Forces Combining displacements or forces in 2 dimensions is not as straightforward as we have previously done –Not just simple addition or subtraction The direction for motion in 2 dimensions cannot be described by a simple plus or minus
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Description Boy is walking 25 meters in the North East Direction Displacement value is = 25m [NE] or 25m (45°)
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2D values Always written in the form Magnitude, direction Several ways to write the direction [ ] use some combination of North, South, East West and the angle of direction A single angle measured from the horizontal axis pointing right (Polar coordinates)
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The description for force and motion values get more complicated (longer)
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WHAT IS A VECTOR?
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Vectors Arrows that visually represent velocity, force, displacement, and acceleration Indicates direction and size Writing vectors: 54N [E]
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Step Back a bit… Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Forces… can all be represented by vectors We have already used vectors in FBD
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DETERMINING the DIRECTION value
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Direction using N,S,W,and E Use brackets First letter is the cardinal direction line used as the start of the measurement of the angle Number the value of the angle measured Last letter is the cardinal direction towards which you measure (never on the same dimension)
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Coming up with the direction Started with the south direction Moving towards the east direction 34° [S 34 E]
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Polar Coordinates Angle is from 0 to 360 degrees 0 and 360° point due east (to the right) Measured going counterclockwise
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Problems Angle Descriptors: [W 75 S] [ S 15 W] (255°) 60° 75° Angle descriptors: [W 60 N] [N 30 E] (120°)
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Problem Describe the direction of the following vector. Come up with at least 4 correct values 13°
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Answer [ E 13 S] [S 77 E] (347°) (-13°) rarely used
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Drawing 2-D vectors based on names West of north [N 30 W]
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HOW TO COMBINE VECTOR VALUES
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Resultant Vector The vector value obtained when 2 or more vectors are combined (added or subtracted)
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One Dimensional vector combinations 5 m [N] + 7 m [N] = ___________ 5 m [N] + 7 m [S] = ___________ 5 m [N] – 7 m [N] = ___________ 5 m [N] – 7 m [S] = ___________
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Combining Vector values in a single dimension Add if going the same direction Subtract if going opposite directions
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Basics Combine all forces in the same dimensions Draw the vectors to form 2 sides of a right triangle (head to tail). Does not matter which one you will start with. Will determine angle write-up Use Pythagorean theorem to solve for side Use inverse trig to find angle
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Combination of 2 vectors not in the same dimension 5 m [N] + 7 m [E] = _____________ 5 m [N] 7 m [E] The resultant vector Use Pythagorean theorem to solve for the 3 rd side, and tan -1 to find the angle
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Answer To find the side: 5 2 + 7 2 = resultant 2 = 8.9 To find the angle tan -1 (7/5) = 54.5° Vector description: 8.9 m [ N 54.5 E]
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Problem #1 Combine 53 m/s [S] + 67m/s [W] + 127 m/s [N]
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Answer First, combine 53 m/s [S] and 127 m/s [N] Subtract small from large since they go in opposite directions 127 – 53 = 74 m/s [N] (use direction of larger value)
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Answer continued Next combine the sum of the above and 67 m/s [W] 74 67 Resultant
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Answer, continued Use Pythagorean theorem to solve for the hypotenuse Use tan -1 (inverse tangent) to solve for the angle Final answer : 99.8 m/s [W 47.8 N]
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Class Problem A 110 N force and a 55 N force both act on an object at point P. The 55 N force acts at 0%. What is the magnitude and direction of the resultant force? Point p 55 N 110 N
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Combining vectors in 2-dimensions Resultant vector: The vector that represents the sum of 2 or more vector values Drawing the resultant: Draw one vector. From the end of the first, draw the second. The resultant is the arrow drawn from the beginning of the first vector to the end of the last vector
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Adding vectors in 2 dimensions If dimensions are perpendicular: Draw given vectors head to tail The resultant is drawn from the beginning of the first vector to the end of the last vector.
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Solving for length of resultant vector Pythagorean theorem
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DETERMINING THE “OVERALL” VALUE
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However If an overall value is being sought… answer will be 2-D Overall velocity Overall Displacement Overall Net Force
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Overall Velocity If the overall velocity of the boat is wanted, then the velocity of the boat and the water must be combined to form the resultant vector We next figure out how to solve for the resultant
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Steps Use Pythagorean theorem or trig to find the length of the hypotenuse (resultant vector) Use inverse trig to find the angle of inclination The angle to be solved for is between the initial side drawn and the hypotenuse!
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SUBTRACTION OF VECTORS
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Relationship between addition and subtraction Subtraction is = to adding the opposite value
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Subtract 51.6 m [N] – 45.7 [W]
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