Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Vectors and Coordinates Systems - Conceptual Questions - Page 77: 1

Answer

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Work Step by Step

To add vectors A and B, draw vector a, then from the tip of vector A draw vector B. A new vector drawn from the tail of A to the tip of B is the sum of the two vectors. To subtract vector B from vector A, start by drawing vector A, then from the tip of A, draw vector B with the same magnitude, but facing the opposite direction. A new vector drawn from the tail of A to the tip of B is the difference of B from A.
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