Vectors for Free Body Diagrams

Vectors for Free Body Diagrams
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2017-02-22 10:10
This example demonstrates how to create free body diagrams using vectors, clearly showing the forces acting on an object. Key math concepts include vectors, isosceles triangles, set theory, equilateral triangles, exponents, and line segments. Construction highlights involve using GeoGebra commands like Vector, Midpoint, and vector_tool to create vectors, find midpoints, and draw line segments. Suitable for high school physics students or math enthusiasts learning vector applications and geometric constructions.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Vector(A, B) → u
  2. Midpoint(A, B) → C
  3. vector_tool(D, E) → v, F
  4. vector_tool(G, H) → w, I
  5. vector_tool(J, K) → a, L
  6. vector_tool(M, N) → b, O
  7. vector_tool(P, Q) → c, R
  8. vector_tool(P, Q) → d, S
  9. vector_tool(P, Q) → e, T
  10. vector_tool(P, Q) → f, U
  11. vector_tool(V, W) → g, Z
  12. vector_tool(P_1, Q_1) → c_1, R_1
  13. vector_tool(P_1, Q_1) → d_1, S_1
  14. vector_tool(P_1, Q_1) → e_1, T_1
  15. vector_tool(P_1, Q_1) → f_1, U_1
  16. vector_tool(P_2, Q_2) → c_2, R_2
  17. vector_tool(P_2, Q_2) → d_2, S_2
  18. vector_tool(P_2, Q_2) → e_2, T_2
  19. vector_tool(P_2, Q_2) → f_2, U_2
  20. vector_tool(P_3, Q_3) → c_3, R_3
  21. vector_tool(P_3, Q_3) → d_3, S_3
  22. vector_tool(P_3, Q_3) → e_3, T_3
  23. vector_tool(P_3, Q_3) → f_3, U_3