Parallelogram Method
Definition
The parallelogram method is a graphical technique used to find the resultant of two vectors. It involves drawing the vectors as adjacent sides of a parallelogram and then finding the diagonal that represents their resultant.
Related terms
Resultant Vector: The resultant vector is the sum or combination of two or more vectors.
Vector Addition: Vector addition is the process of combining multiple vectors into a single vector using mathematical operations.
Magnitude: In physics, magnitude refers to the size or quantity of something, such as the length or strength of a vector.
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AP Physics C: E&M - 1.2 Electric Fields & Electric Potential
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