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Vector Addition (Triangle Law)

Vector Addition (Triangle Law)
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2018-05-04 02:04
TriangleVectorGeometric Construction
This example demonstrates the Triangle Law of Vector Addition, visually showing the process of adding two vectors geometrically. The core math concepts involved include vectors, vector representation, and the Triangle Law. It is constructed using GeoGebra commands and objects like Vector, Translate, and Midpoint. Suitable for high school students and teachers learning vector addition, or for visualizing vector operations in education.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Vector(A, B) → u
  2. Vector(C, D) → v
  3. Translate(u, (0, 0)) → w
  4. Translate(v, (x(u), y(u))) → r
  5. Midpoint(A, B) → E
  6. Midpoint(C, D) → F
  7. Midpoint(G, H) → I
  8. Midpoint(G, J) → K
  9. Midpoint(J, H) → L