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written by Gary Gladding
published by the University of llinois Physics Education Research Group
This interactive web-based homework problem takes introductory physics students through a step-by-step process of how to visualize and calculate vector subtraction.  It is designed as a problem requiring analysis and student response, with immediate feedback for both correct and incorrect responses. Learners do a guided conceptual analysis before attempting the mathematics.  

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Editor's Note: This problem could be ideal for students who are struggling with vector calculation or who have had little or no background in vector concepts. It is appropriate for both Physics First and algebra-based high school physics courses.
Subjects Levels Resource Types
Classical Mechanics
- Motion in Two Dimensions
= Position & Displacement
Education Practices
- Active Learning
= Problem Solving
Mathematical Tools
- Vector Algebra
- High School
- Lower Undergraduate
- Instructional Material
= Activity
= Best practice
= Problem/Problem Set
= Tutorial
Appropriate Courses Categories Ratings
- Physics First
- Conceptual Physics
- Algebra-based Physics
- AP Physics
- Activity
- Assessment
- New teachers
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© 2006 University of Illinois Physics Education Research Group
Keywords:
subtraction, vector
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Metadata instance created January 29, 2008 by Alea Smith
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August 13, 2016 by Lyle Barbato
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August 31, 2014
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Topic: Kinematics: The Physics of Motion
Unit Title: Vectors

This online interactive problem was developed by a physics professor to give students guided practice in subtracting vectors.  Immediate feedback is given for both correct and incorrect responses.

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AIP Format
G. Gladding, (University of llinois Physics Education Research Group, Urbana, 2006), WWW Document, (https://per.physics.illinois.edu/per/IE/ie.pl?phys101/ie/01/vectors).
AJP/PRST-PER
G. Gladding, Illinois PER Interactive Examples: Vector Subtraction (University of llinois Physics Education Research Group, Urbana, 2006), <https://per.physics.illinois.edu/per/IE/ie.pl?phys101/ie/01/vectors>.
APA Format
Gladding, G. (2014, August 31). Illinois PER Interactive Examples: Vector Subtraction. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from University of llinois Physics Education Research Group: https://per.physics.illinois.edu/per/IE/ie.pl?phys101/ie/01/vectors
Chicago Format
Gladding, Gary. Illinois PER Interactive Examples: Vector Subtraction. Urbana: University of llinois Physics Education Research Group, August 31, 2014. https://per.physics.illinois.edu/per/IE/ie.pl?phys101/ie/01/vectors (accessed 12 November 2024).
MLA Format
Gladding, Gary. Illinois PER Interactive Examples: Vector Subtraction. Urbana: University of llinois Physics Education Research Group, 2006. 31 Aug. 2014. 12 Nov. 2024 <https://per.physics.illinois.edu/per/IE/ie.pl?phys101/ie/01/vectors>.
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@misc{ Author = "Gary Gladding", Title = {Illinois PER Interactive Examples: Vector Subtraction}, Publisher = {University of llinois Physics Education Research Group}, Volume = {2024}, Number = {12 November 2024}, Month = {August 31, 2014}, Year = {2006} }
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