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Table of Contents

  • 1. Mechanics
    • A. First Day Demos
    • B. First Law, Inertia
    • C. Second Law
    • D. Third Law
    • E. Angular Momentum
    • F. Ballistics
    • G. Center of Mass Demonstrations
    • H. Energy
    • I. Friction
    • J. Gravitational Acceleration
    • K. Kinematics
    • L. Momentum and Collisions
    • M. Nonlinear Mechanics
    • N. Rotational Inertia
    • O. Statics
    • P. Torque
    • Q. Uniform Circular Motion
    • R. Vectors and Forces
      • 10. Ephysics Applet
      • 20. Hanging Pulley
      • 30. Projection Force Table
      • 40. Sailing Closehauled
      • 50. Vector Addition
      • 60. Vector Addition Arrows
      • 70. What is a Radian?
    • S. Data Studio
  • 2. Harmonic Motion, Waves and Sound
  • 3. Matter and Thermodynamics
  • 4. Electricity and Magnetism
  • 5. Light and Optics
  • 6. Modern Physics
  • 7. Astronomy
  • 8. Software and Multimedia
  • 9. Index and code conversion from older manual
  • External Resources

60. Vector Addition Arrows

Magnetic arrows are available which can be stuck on the blackboard. Arrows come in various lengths and can be placed tip to tail to demonstrate vector addition. A protractor and ruler are also available to measure the angle and length of the resultant vector.

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