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Vector Formulas in Physics

The document outlines various vector formulas used in Physics, including definitions of scalar and vector quantities, vector addition and subtraction, and the resolution of vectors into components. It also details the scalar and vector products, including their geometric interpretations. Key formulas include the addition of vectors using the parallelogram law and the calculation of the cross product's area.

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Vector Formulas in Physics

The document outlines various vector formulas used in Physics, including definitions of scalar and vector quantities, vector addition and subtraction, and the resolution of vectors into components. It also details the scalar and vector products, including their geometric interpretations. Key formulas include the addition of vectors using the parallelogram law and the calculation of the cross product's area.

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Vector Formulas - Physics 1

1.10.1 - Scalar Quantities

No formula; only magnitude, e.g., mass, speed

1.10.2 - Vector Quantities

A = Axi + Ayj + Azk

|A| = sqrt(Ax^2 + Ay^2 + Az^2)

1.10.3 - Addition of Two Vectors

R=A+B

|R| = sqrt(A^2 + B^2 + 2ABcostheta)

1.10.4 - Parallelogram Law

|R| = sqrt(A^2 + B^2 + 2ABcostheta)

tanalpha = (Bsintheta)/(A + Bcostheta)

1.10.5 - Law of Polygon

A + B + C + ... = 0 (for closed polygon)

1.10.6 - Subtraction of Vectors

A - B = A + (-B)

1.10.7 - Component Form

R = (Ax ± Bx)i + (Ay ± By)j + (Az ± Bz)k

1.10.8 - Resolution into Components


Vector Formulas - Physics 1

A = Axi + Ayj + Azk

Ax = Acosthetax, Ay = Acosthetay, Az = Acosthetaz

1.10.9 - 3D Rectangular Components

|A| = sqrt(Ax^2 + Ay^2 + Az^2)

1.10.10 - Vector × Scalar

A' = kA (k is a scalar)

1.10.11 - Scalar Product (Dot)

A . B = ABcostheta = AxBx + AyBy + AzBz

1.10.12 - Vector Product (Cross)

A x B = ABsintheta n

Determinant:

|i j k|

|Ax Ay Az|

|Bx By Bz|

1.10.13 - Geometric Meaning of Cross Product

|A x B| = ABsintheta (Area of parallelogram)

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