Vector+Addition+Activity
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PHYSICS 1
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Mechanical Engineering
Date
Dec 31, 2024
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Name: ________________________________Vector Addition ActivityObjective: Determine if the order of vector addition affects the resultant.For this experiment we are going to use fictitious “tile” units.Vectors:A) 5 tiles forwardB) 4 tiles leftC) 3 tiles backwardD) 1 tile leftE) 4 tiles forwardF) 2 tiles rightProcedure:1. Add the vectors above in the following order by drawing a vector diagram below: C, D, F, A, B, E2. Draw a vector diagram for the motion above using only 2 vectors to represent the entire motion,one arrow in the x direction and one in the y direction. Label the number of tiles for each arrow.Draw a resultant arrow and calculate the resultant tile length.3. Walk the path in #1 in the hallway. Mark your starting and ending point with masking tape.4. Now use the tape measure to measure your displacement in meters. Record your answer:_________________________metersIf 1 tile = 0.5m then your answer = ________________________ tilesThe number of tiles found here should match your answer to #2.
Part 2:Procedure:1. Add the vectors above in the following order by drawing a vector diagram below: F, E, B, A, D, C2. Draw a vector diagram for the motion above using only 2 vectors to represent the entire motion,one arrow in the x direction and one in the y direction. Label the number of tiles for each arrow.Draw a resultant arrow and calculate the resultant tile length.3. Walk the path in #1 in the hallway. Mark your starting and ending point with masking tape.4. Now use the tape measure to measure your displacement in meters. Record your answer:_________________________metersIf 1 tile = 0.5m then your answer = ________________________ tilesThe number of tiles found here should match your answer to #2.Conclusion: