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The resultant is the vector that represents the sum of two or more vectors. It is often found using graphical methods such as the parallelogram or triangle method.
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Vector: A quantity with both magnitude and direction, represented by an arrow.
Component: Projections of a vector along coordinate axes.
Parallelogram Method: A graphical technique for finding a resultant by constructing a parallelogram with two vectors as adjacent sides.