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Magnetic Vector Addition and Subtraction, 1A40.30

Topic and Concept:

Location:

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Description:

Four archery arrows with magnets attached can represent vectors on a magnetic black board. The blue arrow is a few centimeters longer than the other three.

Equipment

Location

ID Number

Magnetic Arrows

ME, Bay A3, side walls

Magnetic Optics Board -Grid Side

OP, Floor Item

6A10.10

Important Setup Notes:

Setup and Procedure:

  1. Use the arrows to represent vectors.
  2. Visually show vector addition and subtraction using the blue arrow as the resultant vector.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

Discussion:

Vectors are a crucial part of physics. Vector quantities include velocity, acceleration, force, momentum, electric and magnetic fields, etc.

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