TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

GENERAL PHYSICS 1

1st SEMESTER, SY 2023-2024

Names: Grade & Section:

(Surname, First name Middle Initials)

Vector Addition
Performance Task #2
I. Objectives
At the end of this activity, the students will be able to:
1. Calculate directions and magnitudes of vectors;

2. Apply the learning on how to solve the resultant vector using analytic method; and

3. Perform addition of vectors using analytical methods – Component Method.

II. Materials
 Vector Addition PhET simulation: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/vector-addition/latest/vector-
addition_en.html

 Pen, calculator and scratch papers (for solution)

III. Procedures
Carefully follow the procedures:
1. Click the link given above or copy and paste it to any
browser, it will direct you to the website of our virtual
lab.
2. It will lead you to the page shown in the picture at
the right and click the LAB tab.
3. You will see the main interface of the simulation. Spend a few minutes to understand/
explore the functionalities of the different tabs/panels.

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4. Check the box for Values, Angle and Gridlines.

5. Drag one blue vector and place its tail on the origin. Set the vector’s magnitude and
direction however you like by dragging the head of the vector in the simulation. This
will be vector A.
6. Drag another blue vector and place its tail on the head of Vector A. Again, set the
vector’s magnitude and direction however you like by dragging the head of the vector
in the simulation. Do it again for the third time. The two new vectors shall be named
vector B and vector C.

7. Check the box for Sum to produce the resultant vector. Drag its tail on the origin.
The head of the resultant vector should touch the head of Vector C.

8. Click on any component view to see the breakdown of the vectors into their horizontal
and vertical components. You can also see the details of each vectors on the upper
pane of the simulation.

9. Input the data in the simulation in Table 1 below.

10. Take screenshots of your work as required in the set-up.
11. Using your learning in addition of vectors, solve your system of vectors using
Component Method. Round off your answers to two decimal places. Input your
solved value in Table 2 below.
12. Take a photo of your computations and attach/paste it to your work.
13. Compare the results of the simulation data versus the analytical computation.
14. Proceed to guide questions and conclusion.

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IV. Set - up

Attach your screenshots and photo of computations here…

Insert pictures with proper labeling or captions

Required:

A. Screenshot of vector A
B. Screenshot of vectors A and B
C. Screenshot of vectors A, B, and C
D. Screenshot of vectors A, B, C, and Resultant (without components)
E. Screenshot of vectors A, B, C, and Resultant (with components)
F. Clear picture of your computations for ∑Rx
G. Clear picture of your computations for ∑Ry
H. Clear picture of your computations for R
I. Clear picture of your computations for θ
J. Picture of your entire solution paper

This part is not limited to one page only so you can edit your document as long as it still looks visually appealing.
Delete this textbox afterwards.

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V. Data
A. Experimental Method (PhET Simulations)
Vectors Magnitude Direction X-Component Y-Component
Vector A
Vector B
Vector C
Vector D
Vector E
Vector G
Vector H
Vector I
Vector J
RESULTANT

B. Analytical Method (Manual Solutions)

∑Rx or Sx ∑Ry or Sy Magnitude R Direction θ
∑Rx = Ax+Bx+Cx ∑Ry = Ay+By+Cy ∑ Ry
R=√ ∑ Rx 2+ ∑ Ry2
−1
θ=tan
Example: Ax=Acosθ1 Example: Ay=Asinθ1 ∑ Rx
Ax= Ay=
Bx= By=
Cx= Cy=
Dx= Dy=
Ex= Ey=
Fx= Fy=
R= Θ=
Gx= Gy=
Hx= Hy=
Ix= Iy=
Jx= Jy=
∑Rx ∑Ry
= =

VI. Guide Questions

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 1. Based on the data, how can you compare the results of the experimental and the analytical
methods?

2. In your opinion, does the simulation help you imagine the addition of vectors visually?

VII. Conclusion
Note: Your conclusions should be aligned to the given objectives.