Resolving Vectors is a part of the VCE Specialist Maths topic Vectors and subtopic Operations of Vectors. Resolving vectors involves the following information:
- any vector that is at an angle to the x or y direction has two parts: a horizontal and vertical component
The resolution of vectors involves finding these two components.
How to Resolve a Vector
Resolving a vector can involve graphical and trigonometric methods. This video explains both methods.
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