Using the Parallelogram Rule to Find Net Force in Two Dimensions
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Watch the video at the left to learn how to use the Parallelogram Rule and a simulation to add vectors in two dimensions, and then try your hand with the Vector Addition Simulation below. Note: You don't really need the simulation to add vectors in two dimensions; you can use the Parallelogram Rule to add vectors on your own sheet of paper. The simulation, however, is a nice tool to help you learn the Parallelogram Rule. |
Finding Net Force in Two Dimensions Self-Quiz
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- Look at the image. What is the net force acting on Toby?
- 3 Newtons
- 0 Newtons
- 6 Newtons
- 3 Newtons up
- 6 Newtons up
- Look at the image. What is the net force acting on Toby?
- 6 Newtons
- 3 Newtons
- 0 Newtons
- 0 Newtons upward
- 0 Newtons downward
- Look at the image. What is the net force acting on Toby?
- 0 Newtons
- 9 Newtons
- 3 Newtons
- 6 Newtons
- 3 Newtons upward
- 6 Newtons upward
- 9 Newtons upward
- Look at the image. What is the DIRECTION of the net force acting on Toby?
- up and to the right
- up
- to the right
- up and to the left
- left
- Look at the image. What is the DIRECTION of the net force acting on Toby?
- up
- down
- left
- right
- up and to the right
- up and to the left