Components of a Vector

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Click and drag the tip of the black arrow to change the size and direction of the two dimensional force vector.

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This Components of a Vector demonstration presents several concepts regarding the x- and y-components of a two dimensional force vector.

• The first set of radio buttons lets you see the direction angle measured as degrees or radians.
• The next set of radio buttons lets you see the direction angle presented in N, S, W, and E notation or in standard position.
• The next checkbox turns the display of the components on or off.
• The last set of radio buttons lets you see the many ways to draw the components, if they are displayed.
• Note the color coding on the angles and components.

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