Arizona State University| PHY 121: Univ Physics I: Mechanics|Homework 1-1| Problem 1

Learning Goal:
To practice Tactics Box 1.1 Vector Addition.
Vector addition obeys rules that are different from those for the addition of two scalar quantities. When you add two vectors, their directions, as well as their magnitudes, must be taken into account. This Tactics Box explains how to add vectors graphically. 
To add B⃗  to A⃗  (Figure 1), perform these steps:
  1. Draw A⃗ .  The figure shows vector A that is directed upwards to the right.
  2. Place the tail of B⃗  at the tip of A⃗ .  The figure shows two vectors. Vector A is on the left and is directed upwards to the right. Vector B is on the right and is directed downwards to the right. The tip of vector A and the tail of vector B are at the same point.
  3. Draw an arrow from the tail of A⃗  to the tip of B⃗ . This is vector A⃗ +B⃗ .  The figure shows three vectors. Vector A is on the left and is directed upwards to the right. Vector B is on the right and is directed downwards to the right. The tip of vector A and the tail of vector B are at the same point. Vector A plus B starts at the tail of vector A and ends at the tip of vector B.
Part A
Create the vector R⃗ =A⃗ +B⃗  by following the steps in the Tactics Box above. When moving vector B⃗ , keep in mind that its direction should remain unchanged.
The figure shows two vectors. Vector A is on the left and is directed upwards to the right. Vector B is on the right and is directed downwards to the right.
Part B
Create the vector R⃗ =C⃗ +D⃗  by following the steps in the Tactics Box above. When moving vector D⃗ , keep in mind that its direction should remain unchanged. The location, orientation, and length of your vectors will be graded.
ANSWERS:
Part A
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Part B
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