Parallel&Perpendicular Forces

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Test your skills at determining the magnitude and direction of the net force when two parallel or perpendicular forces act on an object such as a truck or a ship. Plot vectors on a coordinate plane and discover the result of combining them.

• Complete interactive exercises with parallel and perpendicular forces.
• Draw vectors on a coordinate plane to show the magnitude and direction of the net force acting on an object.
• Figure out how to resolve a vector into its x- and y-components.
• Apply the Pythagorean theorem to resolve net forces.
• See how tugboats pulling a ship can illustrate the combination of force vectors.

App features:
• Apply the physics of combined forces in a series of hands-on exercises.
• Get step-by-step instructions that guide you through various activities.
• Practice new skills and knowledge by taking quizzes.
• Demonstrate what you learn by taking quizzes.
• Want more? Check out the AC library in the App Store.