Vector Addition
Calculate the resulting vector when adding two coplanar vectors using trigonometric methods. Supports calculation of resultant magnitude and angles between vectors and resultant using the cosine and sine rules.
Vector Addition Calculator
Add two coplanar vectors using trigonometric calculation with the cosine and sine rules.
Vector Quantities: Can be used for forces, velocities, or any other vector quantities.
Formulas:
- Resultant magnitude: FR = √(F₁² + F₂² - 2·F₁·F₂·cos(180° - θ))
- Angle to vector 1: α = sin⁻¹(F₁·sin(180° - θ) / FR)
- Angle to vector 2: β = sin⁻¹(F₂·sin(180° - θ) / FR)