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Definition Graphical addition and subtraction of vectors Unit vector notation Vector components, magnitude and direction Addition and subtraction of vectors in unit vector notation Lecture 3: Vectors
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Vectors A vector is a quantity that has size (magnitude) and direction. It can be symbolized by an arrow. *Sometimes bold-face type also indicates a vector – hard to do in handwriting Length of the arrow represents magnitude
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Vector addition - graphically
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Vector subtraction - graphically
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Unit vectors
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Unit vector notation
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Vector components
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Unit vector notation
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Magnitude and direction
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Example A displacement of 5 km is directed θ = 53 ° East of South. What is the displacement vector in unit-vector notation?
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Example
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Vector addition in components
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Vector subtraction in components
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Example
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