vector diagrams

• What is the resultant force?

  A single force replacing multiple forces
• How do you start calculating the resultant force when forces act at an angle?

  By making a scale drawing of the forces
• What does 1 cm represent in the scale drawing?

  1 Newton
• How long should the arrow for the 10 Newton force be in the vector diagram?

  10 cm
• How long should the arrow for the 8 Newton force be in the vector diagram?

  8 cm
• What is a parallelogram used for in this context?

  To represent the resultant force visually
• What does a resultant vector length of 17.5 cm represent?

  17.5 Newtons
• What is the angle measurement method mentioned for the resultant force?

  Using a protractor