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Parallelogram Rule for Vector Addition

Parallelogram Rule for Vector Addition
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2016-08-25 21:34
VectorCoordinate GeometryGeometric Construction
This example illustrates the parallelogram rule for vector addition. Key mathematical concepts include vectors and geometry. Using GeoGebra commands such as Vector, Translate, and Segment, the net vector can be constructed from two given vectors. Suitable for high school mathematics education and learning.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Vector(A, B) → Force_1
  2. Vector(A, C) → Force_2
  3. Translate(C, Force_1) → C'
  4. Vector(A, C') → Force_{net}
  5. Vector(A, D) → u
  6. Vector(D, B) → v
  7. Vector(A, E) → w
  8. Vector(E, C) → a
  9. Vector(A, F) → b
  10. Vector(F, C') → c
  11. Segment(A, D) → f
  12. Segment(A, E) → g
  13. Segment(A, F) → h
  14. Segment(D, B) → i
  15. Segment(E, C) → j
  16. Segment(F, C') → k
  17. Segment(A, B) → l
  18. Segment(A, C') → m
  19. Segment(A, C) → n
  20. Segment(B, C') → p
  21. Segment(C, C') → q