Force Component Machine

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The Force Component Machine lets you visualize the x- and y-components of a two dimensional force vector. You can vary the size (magnitude) of the force and also point it in any direction on the (x, y) plane.

Drag the sliders to adjust the size and direction of the two dimensional force vector.

The two dimensional force vector is in dark red.

The x-component is in a lighter red.

The y-component is is in an even lighter red.

The values for the x- and y-components can be positive or negative depending which way that the component is pointing. The following pictures describe this:

The angle describing the direction of the two dimensional force vector is in degrees and is to be considered in standard position.

All numbers are rounded to one decimal point. Numbers such as '3.0' will be shown as '3'.

Related topics include:

• Vectors
• Forces

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