vector sum

• Ergebnis der Addition von zwei oder mehr Vektoren unter Berücksichtigung ihrer Größe und Richtung, das in Physik und Mathematik breit verwendet wird.

The result of adding two or more vectors together, taking into account both magnitude and direction, commonly used in physics and mathematics.

1. Resultant of vector additionC1formal

   The single vector that is equivalent to the combined effect of two or more vectors when added together according to vector addition rules.

   Vektorsumme

   • The vector sum of forces determines the net force on an object.
   • To find the displacement, calculate the vector sum of all individual movements.
   • The vector sum of velocity and acceleration gives the resultant motion.