Mission F2D1 Vector Components

Mission F2D1 pertains to concepts associated with the resolving of force vectors into components. The mission consists of 40 questions organized into 9 Question Groups. You must answer one question from each Question Group to complete the mission. The learning outcomes for this mission are ...

• The student should be able to explain the meaning of a vector component and use that understanding to compare the relative magnitudes of the components of a given vector.
• The student should be able to use trigonometric functions to calculate the components of a given vector.

If you are not familiar with this topic, then you should first learn about the topic using our written Tutorial or our Video Tutorial:

• What is meant by saying that a vector's direction is so many degrees counter-clockwise from east?
• What is a vector component?
• If given a vector, how can one determine the direction of the components?
• How can trigonometric functions be used to determine the magnitude of the components of a vector?

Addition and Resolution of Force Vectors