When adding two vectors graphically, the correct operations include moving a vector and changing the angle between the vectors. Rotating a vector is not a valid operation for vector addition, as it alters the vector's direction without maintaining its original position. The addition of vectors is typically represented using the head-to-tail method, where the tail of one vector is placed at the head of another. This method visually demonstrates the resultant vector.
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Ally385 said:Homework Statement
When adding 2 vectors together graphically, which of the following may be done?
A) moving a vector
B) rotating a vector
C) changing the length of a vector
D) changing the angle between the vectors
Homework Equations
a = ax +ay
The Attempt at a Solution
I think it's rotating a vector but I'm not certain.