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Vector Components in Physics Module

This module focuses on vector components, teaching students how to rewrite vectors in component form, identify their x and y components, and calculate their magnitudes. It includes methods for adding vectors using the component method and provides exercises to apply these concepts in practical scenarios. The document also references trigonometric functions essential for finding vector components.

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Vector Components in Physics Module

This module focuses on vector components, teaching students how to rewrite vectors in component form, identify their x and y components, and calculate their magnitudes. It includes methods for adding vectors using the component method and provides exercises to apply these concepts in practical scenarios. The document also references trigonometric functions essential for finding vector components.

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GENERAL PHYSICS 1

Grade 12
Module 4: Vector Components

MAY ANN G. GUAB


Subject Teacher
Most Essential Learning Competency
• Rewrite a vector in component form (STEM_GP12V-Ia-10)
- draw the components of a given vector
- identify the x and y component of a vector
- rewrite and calculate the magnitude of the vector
components
- add vectors using component method/resolution of
vectors
Vector Component Method
A process of breaking a
vector into components
(x and y components).
Vector Component
Finding Components of a Vector
Recall: TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS

𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒
sin Ө = (SOH)
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡
cos Ө = (CAH) ՜ y
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑅
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒
tan Ө = (TOA) Ө
𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡
x
How to sketch
directions using a
Cartesian Plane?
Example 1

o
30 m @ 45 N of E

References: General Physics 1 – Module 4: Vector Components (Region V)


Example 2

o
79

2 o
77.4 m/s @ 79 S of W

References: General Physics 1 – Module 4: Vector Components (Region V)


Adding Vectors Using Component Method
Example 3

o
124
18 m
18 m

References: General Physics 1 – Module 4: Vector Components (Region V)


EXERCISE
EXERCISE
2. A heavy balikbayan box is being
pushed by a man with 355 N towards
the West while another man pulls it
with 528 N directed 65° North of West.
Determine the resultant force acting
on the box.
EXERCISE

3. Hearing rattles from a snake, you


make two rapid displacements: 5.2 m,
East and 4.8 m, 40° N of E. Determine
your resultant displacement.
EXERCISE
4. The sailboat is headed due north at a
forward speed of 6.0 knot. The pressure of
the wind on its sails causes the boat to move
sideways to the east at 0.5 knot. A tidal
current is flowing to the southwest at 3.0
knot. What is the velocity of sailboat
relative to the earth ’s surface.

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