Lesson 1: Vector Components How to add Vectors In this lesson you will learn: 1. How to resolve (break down) vectors in x and y components. 2. How to Reconstruct a vector from x and y components 3. Solve problem using x and y components 4. Introduce to Key Equations needed to add vectors 5. The steps to Adding Vectors

Scalar

Vector

Consider This

Unit Vector Notation

Vector A

X and Y Components of Vector A

Vector Reconstruction

Practice Finding the X and Y Components of Vectors

Find the x and y components for Vector C

Find the x and y components for vector D

Solution for Vector D

Reconstructing Vectors

Another Example

Try Reconstructing Vector C And D

Solution Vector C

Solution Vector D

Problem 1

Solution

Problem 2

Solution

Find x and y component for Vector E

Reconstructing a Vector from components

Key Formulas for Adding Vectors

Steps to Adding Vectors