Vector Addition
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Abstract
Experiment # 2 is meant to display a case of static equilibrium. Static Equilibrium is a state when all of the forces acting upon an object are equal to zero regardless of their magnitudes and directions. The object does not move while in a state of Static Equilibrium. The various forces acting upon an object are called vectors. Vectors are stated using a direction and magnitude. In order for us to produce state of Static Equilibrium, we must find a vector of force that will cancel out the effects of any previous forces acting upon that object. We will determine the magnitude and direction of this balancing force using a graphical representation and an analytical process.
Introduction
Experiment # 2 uses vector quantities to quantify the forces and direction of those forces that are exerted upon an object. We will be working with one object that has three vector quantities acting upon it. We will find a fourth vector quantity that will counterbalance the three other forces producing a net force of zero between the four vectors of force that are acting upon the object...