Convergence of Vectors: Understanding the Angle Calculation

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The discussion revolves around the calculation of the angle between two vectors and its implications for determining the resultant vector. Participants explore the concepts of vector addition and the conditions under which vectors converge or diverge, questioning the relevance of these ideas to classical physics.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions why the angle between two vectors should be converging rather than diverging for the purpose of calculating their resultant vector.
  • Another participant suggests that the angle remains the same even if the vectors are diverging, provided a negative sign is introduced to make them converge.
  • A third participant requests clarification and specific examples, indicating a potential misunderstanding in the original question.
  • A later reply expresses gratitude for the responses, suggesting some level of resolution for the original poster's confusion.

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The discussion contains multiple competing views, with no clear consensus on the interpretation of the angle between vectors or its relevance to vector addition.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the clarity of the original question and the terminology used, indicating potential limitations in communication and understanding.

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Why the angle between two vectors should be converging but not diverging to calculate resultant vector of the both vectors? PLEASE anyone can help me
 
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Can you phrase your question better? The angle between two vectors that are diverging is the same angle if you threw in a negative sign to make the two vectors converge.

Resultant vector? You mean vector addition, cross product, etc.?

Does this even count as classical physics...?
 
Your question doesn't make sense to me, either. Can you give specific examples with numbers? I suspect that English isn't your native language and you have mixed up some words.
 
Thanks for replies.Cmos your reply cleared my doubt.Thank you
 

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