I have been concentrating on vectors lately because I need to obtain a certain level of proficiency with them in order to study college-level physics. The physics textbook I am using gets heavy on vectors right on chapter one. So, here’s another problem using vectors: a 5,000-pound load is lifted ...
Category: Trigonometry
An Example on Using Vectors to Determine WeightAn Example on Using Vectors to Determine Weight
Vectors are used all the time in Physics and I am still only learning how to use them. I will try to provide a good example of their usefulness. Suppose you spent a nice afternoon fishing and now you’re getting ready to go back home. A force of 600 pounds ...
Finding a Velocity VectorFinding a Velocity Vector
One of the first things you learn when starting college-level Physics is vectors; right in the very first chapter. Vectors are also taught at some level in some Algebra and Trigonometry textbooks. That’s where I’ve reached to in order to get a more solid understanding of them. Let’s try this ...