Scalar and Vector Quantities
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What is a vector quantity?
A vector quantity is any quantity that has both magnitude and direction. e.g. velocity.
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“Triangle law of vector addition”
It states that; “If three forces are in equilibrium, they can be represented in both magnitude and direction by the three sides of a triangle taken in order”.
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Resultant and magnitude
R = sqr*(X² + Y²)
magnitude; tan0 = y/x
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Vectors
For vectors sue the concept of x and y axis.