Adding vectors

In this blog we are going to learn about one mathematical concept adding vector.But do you know how to define vector?

A vector is a mathematical concept that has both a magnitude and direction. It is often represented in variable form in bold face with an arrow above it. Many quantities in physics are vector quantities.

The process of adding two or more than two vectors is called 'addition or composition of vectors' or adding vectors.

There are three types of  law for adding  vector and what condition they work.

Triangle law of vectors

If two vectors are represented  magnitude and direction by the two sides of a triangle taken in the same order, then the resultant is represented completely, in magnitude and direction, by the third side of the triangle taken in the opposite order.

This law is used for the addition of two vectors.

Parallelogram law of vectors

If two vectors, act simultaneously at a point, can be represented  in magnitude and direction by the two adjacent sides of a parallelogram drawn from a point, then the resultant is represented completely  in magnitude and direction by the diagonal of the parallelogram passing through that point.”

This statement is known as parallelogram law of vectors.

Polygon law of vectors

If a number of vector could be represented both in magnitude and direction by the sides of an open convex polygon taken in the same order, then the resultant is represented completely in magnitude and direction by the closing side of the polygon, taken in the opposite order."

This is just a small concept of vector .We have other concept like subtracting vector,multification of vector,and dividing vector.Next blog we will learn more about about these above mention vectors.I believed you got this concept.