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Vectors

Question 101277 • [HSPHY] Physics Sem 1 (26-27)

If two vectors are not perpendicular to each other, how should you add them? [___]

Answer
A
Resolve each vector into its x and y components.
B
Use the Pythagorean theorem.
C
They can not be added

Explanation

When vectors are not perpendicular, you generally cannot combine their magnitudes directly with the Pythagorean theorem. Instead, resolve each vector into its x- and y-components, add the components along each axis, and use the resulting components to describe the sum. So the correct choice is “Resolve each vector into its x and y components.”

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