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and
, one can
obtain the corresponding components of
the resultant vector
, R
x
and R
y
. These
components can be determined by
y
x
A
B
R
B
y
x
A
B
R
B
y
x
B
B
x
B
y
A
x
A
y
Addition of Vectors and The Force Table Method
and
.
The magnitude then can be determined
using the Pythagorean relation
The direction of this resultant vector is
determined using the tangent function
In this experiment, you are going to determine the resultant vector using three different
methods and compare your results. The first two methods are described above. The third
method uses the Force Table. In this method, you are going to determine the equilibrant vector
from the given vector. This vector is of the same magnitude as the resultant but directed 180
opposite from the resultant vector.
Materials:
Force Table with accessories, weights (slotted or hooked) and hangers, ruler and protractor
Procedure:
A. Graphical Method
1. Ask from your instructor the set of vectors for your group.
2. Using the graphical method (either parallelogram or polygon), determine the
resultant vector
using the
component method for the given combinations in the table.
2. Record your data in the table below.
C. Force Table method
1. Set up the force table with its round table parallel with table top. Adjust if
necessary.
2. The center of the round table is the indicator when the equilibrant vector balances
the given combinations in the data in Table 4.A
3. For the given combination of vector
and
;
Vector
Combinations
Resultant Vector
Graphical Component Equilibrant
Questions:
1. What is the equivalent resultant vector of the equilibrant vector obtained using the
force table?
2. Compare this resultant vector obtained from the other two methods by taking their
%difference between them.
3. a) If in the above given vectors
, what would
be its magnitude and direction such that the resultant vector