Text: Addition of vectors through the study of force vectors in equilibrium. They are using Force Table apparatus as seen in the figure, and are conducting trials where vector F is not at zero degrees.
The total amount of hanging mass and direction (with respect to the positive axis) for the vectors F and F3 are given below:
Force vector F2: hanging mass 918.4 grams, angle 230.0 degrees
Force vector F3: hanging mass 306.0 grams, angle 115.0 degrees
On a piece of graph paper, complete a scale drawing of vectors F2 and F3. You should place the origin at the center of the page. Show on the drawing the graphical addition of the two given vectors using the "parallelogram" method; this gives the -F vector.
(b) Using the analytical method, determine the components, magnitude, and the angle (counter-clockwise with respect to the positive axis) of vector F. (You may show all your calculations neatly on an open section of your graph.)
Are these results consistent with what you would expect from your graphical determination of the -F vector? Explain.