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Magnetic Vector Addition and Subtraction, 1A40.30
Topic and Concept:
- Measurement, [:Measurement#Vectors: 1A40. Vectors]
Location:
Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]
Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA3:(A3)]
Shelf: side walls
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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 |
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Magnetic Arrows |
ME, Bay [:MechanicsCabinetBayA3:A3], side walls |
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Magnetic Optics Board -Grid Side |
OP, Floor Item |
6A10.10 |
Important Setup Notes:
- N/A
Setup and Procedure:
- Use the arrows to represent vectors.
- Visually show vector addition and subtraction using the blue arrow as the resultant vector.
Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:
- N/A
Discussion:
Vectors are a crucial part of physics. Vector quantities include velocity, acceleration, force, momentum, electric and magnetic fields, etc.
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Videos:
[https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1 Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]
References:
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euclidean_vector Vectors - Wikipedia]
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