Resolution Of Vectors
Chapter Name : Motion In Plane |
Sub Topic Code : 101_11_04_05_01 |
Topic Name : Resolution Of Vectors |
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Sub Topic Name : Resolution Of Vectors |
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Introduction
Any vector in space
can be broken down into components along the co-ordinate axes. The vector can
be then represented by these components only.
Pre-Requisites:
Vectors, Components
of Vectors, Vector Resolution
Activity:
Vector Resolution
Real Life Question:
When an arbitrary
force acts on a body, how much of it is along the X axis?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Resolution of Vectors | The process of splitting a vector into various parts or components is called resolution of vector. |
| Components of a Vector | The vectors along the co-ordinate axes which can solely represent the vector are called the components of a vector. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Vector Resolution chart | To know about Vector Resolution |
Real life uses :
Helps
in easy analysis of problems involving multiple vectors
Places to visit :
Math libary
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Vector Resolution | The process of splitting a vector into various parts or components is called resolution of vector |
What you learn in Theory:
How to resolve a
vector along the co-ordinate axes
What you learn in Practice:
If a vector acts in
any arbitrary direction, how it can be expressed as a sum of vectors along the
co-ordinate axes