Questions: Which of the following best represents
vec(A)
vec(A) + vec(B) = vec(C) ?
Transcript text: Which of the following best represents
$\vec{A}$
\[
\vec{A}+\vec{B}=\vec{C} ?
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understand Vector Addition
Vector addition follows a head-to-tail rule. This means to add vector A and vector B, the tail of vector B should be placed at the head of vector A. The resultant vector C starts at the tail of vector A and ends at the head of vector B.
Step 2: Analyze the Options
The first option shows vector B's tail placed at the head of vector A correctly. Vector C also correctly connects the tail of A to the head of B.
The second option shows vector B's tail at the head of A correctly. However, Vector C connects the head of A to the tail of B which is incorrect.
The third option shows the vector B starting at the head of C, with C pointing in the incorrect direction, placed from the head of A towards B.
Final Answer
The first option correctly represents the vector addition A + B = C.