This page is about how you can solve vector algebra problems easily. You will come across vectors in physics problem very frequently. So it is must to know to solve the vector mathematics in short time.And Making sure you have done in correctly.You will find vectors in every module be it mechanics, electrostatics, magentics Addition or Subtraction
When you need to add or substract two or more vectors, you can use following procedure
Select a coordinate system that is convenient. (Try to reduce the number of components you need to find by choosing axes that line up with as many vectors as possible.)
Draw a labeled sketch of the vectors described in the problem.
Find the x and y components of all vectors
Compute the resultants in x and y direction
If necessary, use the Pythagorean theorem to find the magnitude of the resultant vector and select a suitable trigonometric function to find the angle that the resultant vector makes with the x axis.
I have made a concept map that shows how to do vector addition using components.
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When u need to perform scalar or vector product.It is nice to following procedure
Select a coordinate system(x,y,z) that is convenient. (Try to reduce the number of components you need to find by choosing axes that line up with as many vectors as possible.).
Use i,j,k as the unit vector across x,y,z axis.
Draw a labeled sketch of the vectors described in the problem.
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