College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Motion in Two Dimensions - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 97: 17

Answer

a). Yes. b). We construct vectors A+B, and B+C. Then we add C to A+B, and add A to B+C. As we can see the sum of the 3 vectors end at the same point. So, vectors (B+C)+A=A+(B+C).

Work Step by Step

a). Yes. b). We construct vectors A+B, and B+C. Then we add C to A+B, and add A to B+C. As we can see the sum of the 3 vectors end at the same point. So, vectors (B+C)+A=A+(B+C).
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