Vector Addition

Learn how to add vectors. Drag vectors onto a graph, change their length and angle, and sum them together. The magnitude, angle, and components of each vector can be displayed in several formats.

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Vectors
Vector Addition

Sample Learning Goals

Explain vector representations in their own words.
Convert between the of angular form of vectors and the component form.
Calculate % error using the best measurement for the expected value.

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Title	Author	Level	Type	Updated
Algebra-based Physics Semester one lessons, clicker questions, and schedule in pdf (Inquiry Based)	T. Loeblein	UG-Intro HS	HW CQs Lab Demo	7/09
Concept questions for Physics using PhET (Inquiry Based)	T. Loeblein	UG-Intro HS	CQs	8/09
Force Vectors	P. Hemert	HS	Lab	5/08
Introduction to Vectors	K. Frett	HS	Lab	9/06
Vector Activity	A. Jordan	HS	Lab	9/07
Vector Addition 1: Introduction to vector math (Inquiry Based)	T. Loeblein	UG-Intro HS	Lab CQs	11/08
Vector Addition 2: Understanding Force equilibrium (Inquiry Based)	T. Loeblein	UG-Intro HS	Other	11/08
Vectors Phet Lab	C. Bires	HS	Lab	11/08
Virtual Vector Lab - Components & Trig Operations	J. Smith	HS	Lab	2/08

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Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/XP/Vista Macromedia Flash 8 or later	OS 10.4 or later Macromedia Flash 8 or later	Macromedia Flash 8 or later

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