Vector Addition
Vector quantity is the quantity which contains both magnitude and direction and the procedure of adding two or more vectors is called vector addition. The addition of two vectors is different from traditional algebraic additions as in the case of vectors we need to add their magnitude as well as their direction i.e., the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector depends on the added vectors.
For the addition of two vectors, some necessary conditions have to be followed. First, to perform the addition we require two vector quantities only. The quantities of different forms i.e., scalar and vector cannot be added. Also, the vector added must be of the same type as different types of vectors cannot be added together.
Since vector addition is not similar to regular algebraic additions, we require some specific laws to perform the addition of vectors. The following are two laws for vector addition:
- Triangle Law of Vector Addition
- Parallelogram Law of Vector Addition
- Polygon Law of Vector Addition
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Triangle Law of Vector Addition
The Triangle Law of Vector Addition is a method used to add two vectors. It states that when two vectors are represented as two sides of a triangle in sequence, the third side of the triangle is taken in the opposite direction. It represents the resultant vector in both magnitude and direction.
Vectors are the backbone of many technologies nowadays, such as computer graphics, visual effects, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Therefore, understanding the addition of vectors is a much-needed skill to understand these further advanced topics.
Let’s learn more about Triangle Law of Vector Addition in detail with steps to add two vectors with formula below.
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