Vector Problem -- Addition of two vectors given in polar coordinates
Oct 13, 2020 · The discussion centers on solving a vector addition problem using polar coordinates, specifically for SAT Physics preparation. The user initially attempts to calculate vector components …
How do I add two polar form vectors? - Physics Forums
May 11, 2008 · To add two polar form vectors, such as 8.54<69.44 and 4.123<14.036, first convert them to rectangular form (ai + bj). The conversion involves calculating the x and y components using the …
Calculate absolute value of A+B - Physics Forums
Jan 29, 2007 · For the first two you have written the equations you need almost (The subtraction equation needs modifying). What is stopping you plugging in A x and B x etc. For parts 3 and 4 do …
Geometric Methods for Adding Vectors: Are You Doing It Right?
Feb 1, 2014 · The discussion focuses on the geometric representation of the vector relationship vector a - vector b = vector c, which can also be expressed as vector a + (-vector b) = vector c. Two methods …
Finding the Displacement Vector from 3 Given Vectors
Oct 2, 2013 · The parallelogram applies when you are adding two vectors. If you are adding more than two, either deal with them two at a time (add two and get a resultant, then add the next vector to that …
Adding/subtracting in polar coordinates? • Physics Forums
Sep 7, 2004 · Adding and subtracting what? Coordinates apply to points and you don't add or subtract points. If you are talking about vectors, then you will have to establish what you "basis" vectors are. …
How Do You Add Two Phasors to Find Resultant Amplitude and Phase?
Feb 12, 2005 · The discussion revolves around adding two phasors to determine the resultant amplitude and phase. The original poster presents a mathematical expression involving complex exponentials …
Confusion in Adding Vectors: How to Find Missing Magnitudes and …
Oct 3, 2019 · The discussion centers on resolving vector addition, specifically calculating the resultant vector rC from two given vectors rA and rB. The vectors are defined with specific magnitudes and …
A vector of magnitude 20 is added to a vector of magnitude 25.
Aug 29, 2011 · The problem involves adding two vectors with magnitudes of 20 and 25, and participants are exploring the possible magnitudes of the resultant vector based on varying directions of the …
Momentum Vectors: Adding or Subtracting in Isolated Systems
Jan 30, 2006 · Adding or substracting velocity vectors makes perfect sense. But adding or substracting momentums doesn't, if it means adding or substracting two momentums that each belong to two …