Vector Adder, Component Method

Make up your own vector addition problem. Create two vectors and write down their magnitudes and directions. Then, using the above described methods find their sum. Check your answer using the calculator below.

To use this calculator enter the magnitude and direction of the first and second vectors. Be sure to correctly click the radio buttons that tell the orientation for each of the direction angles. Click the 'Calculate Sum' button. The x- and y-components for each vector, the total x- and y-component for the sum, and the final magnitude and direction of the sum will be presented in a pop-up message box.

First Vector
Magnitude:
Direction (degrees):
N of W	W of N	N of E	E of N
S of W	W of S	S of E	E of S

 

Second Vector
Magnitude:
Direction (degrees):
N of W	W of N	N of E	E of N
S of W	W of S	S of E	E of S