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Vectors/Resultant Vector Lab
March 15, 2008

Objective:
Given three vectors with their magnitude and direction, make a hypothesis as to what direction the resultant vector should be and its magnitude. Then test the calculated result using a force table.

Equipment used:
- Force table
- Various sized weights

Procedure:

Part I: Vector 1
1. Draw horizontal adjacent line from tail of vector 1 horizontally in direction of vector 1.
2. Draw vertical opposite line from head of horizontal adjacent line to head of vector 1.
3. Calculate the magnitude of the adjacent line by using cosine multiplied by theta, and then multiply that number by the given magnitude of vector 1.
4. Calculate the magnitude of the opposite line by using sine multiplied by theta, and then multiply that number by the given magnitude of vector 1.
Part II: Vector 2
1. Draw horizontal adjacent line from tail of vector 2 horizontally in direction of vector 2.
2. Draw vertical......

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Title: Mass Density Lab
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