The two ends of a vector are known as the tip (arrow end) and tail (line end). W
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The two ends of a vector are known as the tip (arrow end) and tail (line end). When adding two vectors, which of the following is the correct method?
A. Align the tip of the first vector to the tail of the second, then draw a new vector from the tail of the first to the tip of the second. The new vector is the sum.
B. Align the tail of the first vector to the tail of the second, then draw a new vector from the tip of one to the tip of the other. The new vector is the sum.
C. Draw a new vector exactly half way between the two vectors you're adding and make it the length of the first plus the length of the second. The new vector is the sum.
D. Re-orient the second vector to point in the same direction as the first, then line them up tip to tail and add the lengths. This combined vector is the sum.
Explanation / Answer
A. IS CORRECT
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