Force and Vector Addition Flashcards

Vocabulary terms and definitions related to the study of forces and vector addition methods.

Like Parallel Force

The forces that act along the same direction.

Unlike Parallel Force

The forces that act along opposite directions.

Resultant Force

Single force that has the same effect as the combined effect of the forces to be added.

Graphical Method

A method used for the addition of one dimensional vector quantities which utilizes the head to tail rule for addition of forces.

Head to Tail Rule

A method for vector addition that involves choosing a suitable scale and drawing all force vectors, such as vector $A$ and vector $B$, according to that scale.