David Maloney's Physics Examples: Kinematics Example 3-Vector Components

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This item is an annotated homework problem in vector addition and forces for introductory physics students. Explicit, sequential explanations are provided for finding vector components to determine the resultant of two forces acting to move a stationary object. This resource is intended to supplement classroom instruction and traditional text materials. It is part of a larger collection of similar introductory physics homework problems.

https://users.pfw.edu/maloney/ex3.html

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Classical Mechanics - Newton's Second Law = Force, Acceleration Mathematical Tools - Vector Algebra	- Lower Undergraduate - High School	- Instructional Material = Problem/Problem Set = Tutorial

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Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: Does not have a copyright, license, or other use restriction.
Keywords:: force, homework examples, homework problems, kinematics, physics problems, resultant, vector addition, vector components
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created February 21, 2008 by Alea Smith
Record Updated:: August 10, 2020 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: August 3, 2007
Other Collections:: The Physics Source

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