Consider the following vectors. vector F 1 = 51.0 newtons, due east vector F 2 =
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Question
Consider the following vectors.
vector F 1 = 51.0 newtons, due east
vector F 2 = 9.0 newtons, due east
vector F 3 = 38.0 newtons, due west
vector F 4 = 32.0 newtons, due west
Which two vectors add together to give a resultant with the smallest magnitude, and which two vectors add to give a resultant with the largest magnitude? In each case specify the magnitude and direction of the resultant. (circle a, b, c, or d below!)
largest magnitude smallest magnitude
Direction: (Due east or Due west??) (Due east or due west??)
Explanation / Answer
1) Largest magnitude= F3 + F4 = 70.0 N due west
2) Smallest magnitude= F1 + F3 = 13.0 N due east