TEKINER, ALDRIEN CE2

1) What is Vector?

Vector

Is an object that has both a magnitude and a direction. We could picture the
vector as a straight line which indicates the length that represents the
magnitude and an arrow that represents the direction (Frank, D. and
Nykamp, DQ).

In another definition vector(s) is/are the physical quantities or quantity that

pertains to the magnitude and direction. It can also be represented
graphically by a directed line segment, and an arrow.

With two or more vectors it can also produce a resultant vector in one way
by adding the vectors that are present.

This is an example of a vector representation:

y- axis
50 km

40°
x- axis

This is Vector A which is equivalent to

50 km, 40 degrees above axis. In
which there is a magnitude which is
the “50 km” and the direction which is
the “40°”.
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2) What is the Right-Hand Rule?

From an article in PASCO, it is said that the

Right-Hand Rule, is a hand mnemonic in which
it is used to determine or identify the direction of
axes or parameters that point in three
dimensions. It also said that it was invented by
British physicist John Ambrose Fleming for the
applications towards electromagnetism.

The Right-Hand Rule have many uses, this are the examples of its applications:

❖ Right-Hand Rule: Current in a Straight wire

➢ Velocity (v), your right thumb

➢ Magnetic Field (B), your index finger

➢ Magnetic Force (F), your middle finger

❖ Right Hand Rule: Current Induced by

Magnetic Fields

➢ It is also called Right-Hand

Grip Rule.
➢ Commonly used for problems
in solenoids and also
Ampere’s circuital law.
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❖ Right-Hand Rule for Torque

➢ Take your right hand and point it

in the direction of the position vector
(r or d), then turn your fingers in the
direction of the force, and your
thumb will point in the direction of the
torque.

3) Applications of Vector in Real life.

We determined that Vectors are physical quantities that pertains to magnitude and
direction. From this definition it could link to few applications in our real-life situations.
First the calculation of force, torque and velocity. In getting results or in computing for
these three we need vectors.
Second is for military usage. We all know about the artillery of the military, one of
which is a cannon. We use a main concept of projectile to determine the exact position
will the ammo of a cannon will land to the target area. It has a similar principle to tanks,
also mortars. Basketball has the same concept, using projectile motion to shoot the ball
in the basket with great accuracy or precision.
Vectors can also be used in building roller coasters. Most of the motion in a roller
coaster ride is a response to earth’s gravitational pull. With an enough height and
speed, it can overcome a high climb and would result to a continuous flow of the ride.
Vectors of force, acceleration and velocity will the key to keep the ride in a continuous
fun ride and also to prevent any problems along the ride, for the sake of safety. It is not
just being build with any idea, it is determined by the use of vectors.
Example of being used to a safe ride is an airplane, when a pilot is landing a plane
they experience crosswind, which are winds that has a perpendicular component to the
line or direction of travel, (Bhuiyan, 2018). With the use of vectors, the pilot can
determine the resultant velocity and direction for a safe landing or flying of the airplane
or plane.
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References:
▪ Bhuiyan, I. (2018). Real life Application of Vectors. Retrieved from
https://www.slideshare.net/Iftekharbhuiyan1/real-life-application-of-vector.
▪ Frank D. and Nykam, DQ. (n.d.). An Introduction to Vectors. Retrieved from
https://mathinsight.org/vector_introduction.
▪ PASCO, (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pasco.com/products/guides/right-
hand-rule.