General Physics

Module Two
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vectors
 Objectives

a) perform addition of vectors

b) calculate directions and magnitudes of vectors.

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 1.

Vectors
A vector is a quantity usually represented by a straight line
with an arrowhead at one end to show the direction of the
quantity.

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 3 units 5 units
Vectors are usually denoted with capital letters written boldface or
with special markings.
A or A B or B
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 2.

Vector addition

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 Vector addition
a) Graphical method
a.1) polygon (head to tail)
b.1.) parallelogram method

b) Analytical method
b.1) algebraic method
b.2) trigonometric method
b.3) component method

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Graphical Method
Polygon (head to tail)
Problem 1: or triangle method
Trixie walks 400 m. East, stops to rest and then continues 600 m.
East.

d1 = 400 m. d2 = 600 m.
East

dr (resultant displacement) = 1,000 m. E

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Graphical Method
Polygon (head to tail)
or triangle method
Problem 2:
If a vector A= 4 units due East and vector B = 3 units North, find the
magnitude and direction of their resultant, R.

R B = 3 units, N

R = 5 units, 37 ° N of E

A = 4 units , E

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 Parallelogram
Problem 3:
Method
A= 4 units due East and B= 3 units NE (where ꝋ = 45 °). Find the
magnitude and direction of their resultant, R.

R = A + B
R = 4 units + 3 units
B = 3 units, NE R = 7 units
direction
R
20 ° N of E

R = 7 units, 20 ° N of E
A = 4 units , E

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 Analytical method
Problem 4 :
For the vectors shown in the diagram, determine a) resultant, b) C – D ,
c) D-A-B
C= 30 units D = 25 units

B = 20 units A= 50 units

a) Resultant R=A+B+C+D
R = (50 units) + (-20 units) + (-30 units) + (25 units) R = 25 units, East
b) C- D = (-30 units) – (25 units) = - 55 units C - D = 55 units, West

c) D-A-B = (25 units) – (50 units) – (-20 units) = -5 D – A – B = 5 units, West

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 Trigonometric
Problem 5:
method When the figure is a
right triangle

If A= 4 units East and B= 3 units North, find the resultant and

direction using trigonometric method.

Solution: R2 = A2+B2
Given:
R2 = 4 2 + 3 2
B = 3 units, North R = 5 units

Required: ꝋ = 36.87°
R=? 𝜃 =𝑡𝑎𝑛 −1
| |
𝐵
𝐴
𝜃 =𝑡𝑎𝑛 −1 | |
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𝜃 =𝑡𝑎𝑛 − 1 ∨ 0 . 75 ∨¿
A= 4 units, East
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R= 5 units, 36.87° N of E
 Trigonometric
Problem 6:
Method When the figure is
NOT a triangle

If A = 4 units East and B= 3 units NE (where ꝋ= 45°), find the resultant

and direction using trigonometric method.
Given: Solution:
Required: B = 3 units, NE
R=?
𝑅=6.48 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
A = 4 units, E
𝜃 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛− 1 ¿ ¿
𝜃 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛−1
¿ ¿𝜃 =19.1 °
R = 6.48 units, 19.1º N of E
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 Trigonometric method
✘ used when the figure is right
triangle
✘ Magnitude of the resultant , R
✘ direction of the resultant,
When the figure is not a right triangle:
Magnitude of the resultant, R
(Cosine Law)
Direction of the resultant, θ
(Sine Law)
*where θ is the angle that R makes with respect to
the x-axis
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 Component Method dx (cm) dy (cm)
Solution :
Problem 7: d1 2 cm. E 2.00 cm 0 cm
d2 3 cm. 40° N of E 2.30 cm. 1.93cm
d3 2.5 cm. N 0 cm 2.5 cm
Given : 4.30 cm 4.43 cm
d3 = 2.5 cm. N ∑
d2x =3cm(cos40°) d2y =3cm(sin40°)
d2 = 3 cm. 40° N of E d2x = 2.3cm d2y = 1.93cm

dy 𝑑 𝑅2= 𝑑 𝑥 2 +𝑑 𝑦 2
𝑑 𝑅= √ 𝑑 𝑥 +𝑑 𝑦
2 2
𝜃 =𝑡𝑎𝑛
−1
| |𝑑𝑦
𝑑𝑥

d1 = 2 cm. E dx
𝑑 = √ ( 4 .30 ) + ( 4 . 43 )
𝑅
2 2 𝜃 =𝑡𝑎𝑛 −1 | 44 .. 4330 |
Required : 𝑑 𝑅=6 . 17 𝑐𝑚 𝜃 = 45 . 85 °
Total displacement = ? dr = 6.17 cm, 45.85º N of E
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 Component method
- Appropriate for adding two Steps in using the component method:
 Resolve the vector into their x- and
or more vectors that do not
y-components.
coincide with the x- and y-
 Add the x-components to get the Rx;
axis. add the y-components to get Ry.
 Get the magnitude of the resultant, R
- Resolving a vector is breaking using:
up the vector into its
components. These are the  Get the direction, θ using:
components along the
horizontal or x-axis and along
the vertical or y-axis.
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Big concept
Trigonometric funtions

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 𝑜𝑝𝑝 cos 𝜃= 𝑎𝑑𝑗 𝑜𝑝𝑝
SOH – CAH- TOA sin 𝜃= tan 𝜃 =
h𝑦𝑝 h𝑦𝑝 𝑎𝑑𝑗

𝑎𝑑𝑗 𝑜𝑝𝑝
cos 𝜃 = sin 𝜃=
h𝑦𝑝 h𝑦𝑝
𝑎𝑑𝑗 𝑜𝑝𝑝
Hyp = 3cm. cos 40 °= sin 40 °=
3 𝑐𝑚 3 𝑐𝑚
dy opp

𝑎𝑑𝑗=3 𝑐𝑚 (𝑐𝑜𝑠 40 °) opp

dx
adj dx =3cm(cos40°) d2y =3cm(sin40°)

dx = 2.3cm d2y = 1.93cm

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 Trigonometric Method
- When the figure is a right triangle:
Recap! o Magnitude of the resultant, R

o Direction of the resultant, θ

a) Graphical method
a.1) polygon (head to tail)
b.1.) parallelogram method - When the figure is not a right triangle:
o Magnitude of the resultant, R
(Cosine Law)
b) Analytical method
 
b.1) algebraic method o Direction of the resultant, θ
b.2) trigonometric method (Sine Law)
 
b.3) component method

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 “
The distance between your
dreams and reality is
called action .

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 References
 Bawang, E. G. et al. 2012. General Physics Lecture Manual. Benguet
State University. La Trinidad, Benguet.
 Silva, D. D. ND. General Physics Manual. Saint Louis University. Baguio
City.
 Arevalo, R. L. 2017. General Physics 1. DIWA Learning Systems Inc.
Makati City, Philippines
 https://www.intmath.com/vectors/7-vectors-in-3d-space.php

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 MODULE ASSESSMENTS

✘MODULE ASSESSMENT
- ANALYSIS ( INDIVIDUAL)
- VIRTUAL LABORATORY ( BY
GROUP )

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GROUP 1 GROUP 4 GROUP 7
AMPAL, JHENELAI AVILA, LANCE BAUTISTA, ROB DYLAN
BELGICA, SHEMA BAGAYAO, CHAUNCY DIZON. LOUIS KENT
CONSTANCIO, RYAN CAJUSAY, JOHN CARLO MIRAL, ALMOND
OLIMPO, LEILA QUITALEG, SAI ANGELA PADILLA, KERT
SALINAS, ALEXANDRIA MAYOR, GLEN JUSTINE GALVEZ, DENZEL

GROUP 2 GROUP 5 GROUP 8

AVILA, QUISHAMHYL AQUINO, CYRIL JUSTINE BARTOLABA, KURT
CORPUZ, KEITH GRABADOR, RAMIL DE LEON, AIZA MAY
LICAN, EARL LAY-OS, KAREN PAREN, SHANN
LO, JAMES ANTHONY MANA-A, NELSON QUEBRAL, JANUS
MENOR. DUHRAN MARTINEZ, ALEXIS VALERIO, PRINCESS

GROUP 3 GROUP 6
AYASAO, CLEO ATIWAG, DELIGHT STEM 12 N | MODULE 2
MANUEL, KRISTINA MAWAGAY, DANIELLA
CUYANG, CARL COMPLETO, MICHAEL VIRTUAL LABORATORY
POSEDIO, APRIL
DOMIGYAY, CARO
PACITENG, JOWEN
MAABA, JULIANNE
GROUPINGS

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GROUP 1 GROUP 4 GROUP 7
ABELLA, JANELLE ALZADA, ALTHEA AQUINO, CHARLIZE
NARVASA, AZAIAH BAYED, DIVINE AVELLANA, WILHELM
RIDON, JESIX MARQUEZ, ALFREDO TORCUATO, ANGEL
SIMEON, TYRA MAE RIMANDO, ERIKA GAMINDE, JONH

GROUP 2 GROUP 5 GROUP 8

BANGIBANG, WINDHEL BAUTISTA, YNA GALOS, FRANCINE
FAROUK, RAZAN CABANILLA, ERIC JALLORINA, CHRISTIAN
GUISDAN, JOHANNA LUDAES, MHELFORD KIM, TAE HOON
LICTAG, BRYANE HORTALEZA, JANZEN TINACBA, CRIZBON

GROUP 3 GROUP 6
CUASAY, CHRISTIAN ACDAMANG, BRYX
SIGCOP, DEXAN
LAVARIAS, JEREMY
PRE, HEDLEI
CALAUNAN, JC
STEM 12 M
ORCA, PRECIOUS CASTRO, FRISTEL
VIRTUAL LABORATORY
GROUPINGS
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GROUP 1 GROUP 4 GROUP 7
BARRIENTOS, EDWIN DIZON, KHRYZXALLE BRUNO, SHEILA
POTECTAN, JON PAUL IBAG, PEARL COSIL, SHEILA
LUCERO, NHESSIA PANPANICO, JENNY LIBREA, MATTHEW
PANELO, DAISY SANNADAN, JEHAN LICUANAN, DANAH
TOMIN, JETHRO HAFALLA, ASHLEY
GROUP 2
BIO, FRECY GROUP 5
MAGADIA, ANTHONETTE ABAN, PRINCESS
MANAHAN, DIONELL DEYAN, AILENE
MARSAN. APPLE EDRADA, ANGEL
DULIN, VINCENT STEM 12 L
GROUP 3 LUBRIN, JOHN PETE
ALUMIT, FRAZE VIRTUAL LABORATORY
BANTIDING, DERK GROUP 6
LONGATAN, KAREN DOMEYEG, MAVI GROUPINGS
MUNOZ, JUAN DOMINGO, JOLINA
RAMCHAND, JANELLE ESTALILLA, PATRICIA
TAN , KYLE
YSIT, KIZES
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GROUP 1 GROUP 4 GROUP 7
DELA CRUZ, AMIEL BANEZ, ALLYSSA BUCASAS, AUBREY
TOMIN, ARLAN MORALES, CLARMIN DEGAY, PRECIOUS

STEM K
SALDIVAR, ELISHA MARCELO, MARLON LACESTE, GRESHA
SAMIDAN, MARKKXA WARREN, JOSE SISON, XAVIER
MENDOZA, JON JAY POSADAS, REYMOND
GROUP 2
BALAGTAS, BENEDICT GROUP 5 GROUP 8 VIRTUAL
LABORA-
PENGOSRO, GASMON AQUINO, JOHN BENAVIDES, EZRA
SOLANO, SHEKINAH CUISON, PAOLO BOCO, SUNSHINE
UBASA, LYCA BAYOT, MAYARI DANGDANG, IVAN

GROUP 3
JULIAN, SHAMIE
CALION, MUCHELLE
DUPING, ALWYNN
SORIANO, CHARLENE TORY
BACANI, ANGEL
RIVERA, XAVIER
ESCOBANAS, LEONNE
GROUP 6
ALBAN,ALEX
GROUP 9
ANDAYA, KRISTELLE
GROUPINGS
MELENDRES, MARC SHIN, YU MI BATALIER, NIEL JANSEN
TAMAYO, JEMIMAH CURBI, MIERA BALAO-AS, LESTER
SORIANO, SONNY BORDON, FRANCIS
GALUT, GIANNA BALBOS, JAN GABRIEL

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 STUDY IN SESSION

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 CORRECTION IN ASSESSMENT

2. Marie Keith walks 15 cm , South and 13 cm, East.

Find the magnitude and direction of their resultant
using graphical method ( POLYGON METHOD) and
analytical method.

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 𝑎𝑑𝑗 𝑜𝑝𝑝
cos 𝜃 = sin 𝜃=
h𝑦𝑝 h𝑦𝑝
11 m. E 𝑎𝑑𝑗 𝑜𝑝𝑝
cos63 𝑑𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑠= sin 63 𝑑𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑠=
13𝑚 13 𝑚
Adj
𝑎𝑑𝑗=13 𝑚(𝑐𝑜𝑠 63 ° )opp
opp
13 m. , 63 degrees S of W

dx (m) dy (m)
d1 11 m. E 11 m. 0m
d2 13 m. 63° S of W
∑

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