CH 03
CH 03
CH 03
Vectors
Vectors and Scalars
A + (−A) = 0
The negative of the vector will have the same
magnitude, but point in the opposite direction.
Subtracting Vectors
Special case of
vector addition
If A – B, then use
A+(−B)
Continue with
standard vector
addition procedure
Multiplying or Dividing a Vector by
a Scalar
The symbols
iˆ, ˆj , and kˆ
represent unit vectors
They form a set of
mutually perpendicular
vectors .
Components of a Vector
It is useful to use
rectangular
components
These are the
projections of the
vector along the
x- and y-axes
Components of a Vector, cont.
Ax
May still have to find θ with respect to the
positive x-axis.
Adding Vectors by Components
R=A+B
Then,
Rx = Ax + Bx
Ry = Ay + By
Rz = Az + Bz
Multiplying a Vector by a Vector:
Scalar or Dot Product
Multiplying a Vector by a Vector:
Vector or Cross Product
= −b × a
Magnitude:
(Area spanned by the two vectors)
Direction: