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.