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Parallelogram Rule for Vector Addition by Gwyneth Whieldon

Parallelogram Rule for Vector Addition by Gwyneth Whieldon
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2014-08-29 05:31
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This example illustrates the parallelogram rule for vector addition. It shows how two vectors can be summed using the parallelogram rule. Key mathematical concepts include vectors and vector addition. Using GeoGebra commands Intersect, Vector, and Translate, the sum of two vectors can be constructed. Suitable for students in middle school and above to learn about vector addition.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Intersect(xAxis, yAxis) → A
  2. Vector(A, B) → u
  3. Vector(A, C) → v
  4. Translate(B, v) → B'
  5. Vector(B, B') → w
  6. Translate(C, u) → C'
  7. Vector(C, C') → a

AI Drawing Prompt Reference

Draw the parallelogram rule for adding two vectors u and v. Start by drawing vector u from the origin, then draw vector v from the endpoint of u. Translate vector v to the endpoint of u to get vector w. Translate vector u to the endpoint of v to get vector a, forming a parallelogram.
The prompt above was compiled from the original drawing commands and is for reference only.