2-D Force Vector Adding Machine

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The 2-D Force Vector Adding Machine lets you visualize the sum of two force vectors, F1 and F2, using the component method of addition. You can vary the size (magnitude) and direction of F1 and F2. The sum of F1 and F2 is named FT, for 'Force Total'

Drag the sliders to adjust the size and direction of F1 and F2. On some browsers, often Firefox, you may need to drag the sliders a bit for both F1 and F2 before all of the vectors are drawn for the first time.

The two dimensional F1 force vector is in dark red.

The x-component of F1 is in a lighter red.

The y-component of F1 is is in an even lighter red.

The two dimensional F2 force vector is in dark green.

The x-component of F2 is in a lighter green.

The y-component of F2 is is in an even lighter green.

The two dimensional FT force vector is in dark blue.

The x-component of FT is in a lighter blue.

The y-component of FT is is in an even lighter blue.

The angles describing the direction of F1, F2, and FT are in degrees and are to be considered in standard position.

All numbers are rounded to one decimal point. Numbers such as '8.0' will be shown as '8'.

Related topics include:

• Vectors
• Finding the Components of a Vector
• Components of a Vector
• Vector Component Addition Example
• Forces
• X- and Y-Components of a Force Vector
• Force Component Machine

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