The magnitude and the resultant vector

[chocolatelover]

Hi everyone,

Could someone please tell me if the magnitude is the same thing as the resultant vector? I know how to solve for the magnitude, but isn't it the same thing as the resultant vector A+B?

Thank you very much

 

[cse63146]

Yes, it is the same thing.

Magnitude is defined as a scalar value having physical units.

so for example, if a car's velocity is 12m/s [east]

then 12 would be its magnitude.

 

[Moetasim]

for your question. The magnitude and resultant vector are related but not exactly the same. The magnitude refers to the size or length of a vector, while the resultant vector is the combination of two or more vectors. So, while the magnitude can be calculated using the formula sqrt(a^2 + b^2), the resultant vector would require adding or subtracting the individual components of the vectors. In other words, the magnitude is a scalar quantity, while the resultant vector is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction. I hope this helps clarify the difference between the two.