3.2 Addition of Vectors Addition of Vectors in Three Dimensions

Explanation: This utility illustrates the graphical and analytical methods used to add three-dimensional vectors. The method is the same as the 2-d case illustrated in Sections 3.2 and 3.3 of the book.   First, each vector is represented by its components.  As shown in Figure 3.16, the vectors have three components. The sum is performed by adding the components as shown for two dimensions in examples 3.3 and 3.4.  The animation illustrates the graphical method used in adding vectors as discussed in Section 3.2 for two dimensions.

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