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The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has student extra Modular Approach to Physics: Vector Addition - Tip-to-Tail Method
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This step-by-step animation explains the process of head-to-tail vector addition.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has student extra Walter Fendt Physics Applets: Resultant of Forces (Addition of Vectors)
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Add between two and five vectors together with this interactive Java simulation.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has teaching guide Illuminations: Learning About Properties of Vectors and Vector Sums Using Dynamic Software
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This lesson from NCTM uses online, interactive activities to guide students to an understanding of vectors and their operations.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has teaching guide Modular Approach to Physics: Vector Addition Practice - Three Vectors
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Consider using this interactive simulation to demonstrate the head-to-tail addition of three vectors.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has teaching guide Navigational Vectors
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Explore nine lessons from a two-week unit on vectors by the Center for Innovation in  Science and Engineering Education (CIESE).


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The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has student extra Vector Addition Practice
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Practice makes perfect. Try the Vector Addition page in the Physics Help section.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has student extra The Physics Classroom: Mechanics: Vectors and Projectiles Problems
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Improve your problem-solving skills with problems, answers and solutions from The Calculator Pad.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has teaching guide The Laboratory
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Looking for a lab that coordinates with this page? Try the Map Lab from The Laboratory.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has teaching guide The Laboratory
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Looking for a lab that coordinates with this page? Try the As the Crow Flies Lab from The Laboratory.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has teaching guide Physics-Math Connection
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This tutorial contrasting the typical math and physics approach to vectors can be an enlightening read.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has teaching guide Curriculum Corner
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Help your students add vectors using components with this activity from The Curriculum Corner.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has teaching guide Treasures from TPF
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Need ideas? Need help? Explore The Physics Front's treasure box of catalogued resources on vectors.


The Physics Classroom: Vector Addition has teaching guide Curriculum Corner
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Learning requires action. Help your students practice with this activity from The Curriculum Corner.



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