Assume that you had 3 vectors that had a magnitude of 3 m, 4 m, and 5 m respectively. Would the vector sum of those three vectors always be 12 m (3+4+5)? Draw an example of the three vectors tip to tail where the vector sum IS 12, and if possible draw the three vectors tip to tail where the vector sum IS NOT 12.

Assume that you had 3 vectors that had a magnitude of 3 m, 4 m, and 5 m respectively. Would the vector sum of those three vectors always be 12 m (3+4+5)? Draw an example of the three vectors tip to tail where the vector sum IS 12, and if possible draw the three vectors tip to tail where the vector sum IS NOT 12.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter9: Energy In Nonisolated Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14PQ

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