Understanding the Parallelogram Method for Solving Forces

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The discussion centers on the Parallelogram Method for solving vector forces with different angles. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding vector mathematics, specifically how to add and subtract vectors. The method requires visual representation through diagrams to clarify the process. A clear understanding of vector addition is essential for applying the Parallelogram Method effectively.

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How does the parallelogram method work to solve one of two forces with different angles? Or better said, how do you derive the method so that I can get a better understanding of it ?
 
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Draw a diagram and ask about what you specifically don't understand
 
DLeuPel said:
How does the parallelogram method work to solve one of two forces with different angles? Or better said, how do you derive the method so that I can get a better u fer standing of it ?

This isn't an issue of solving "forces". It is an issue of understanding the mathematics of vectors in general and how they add/subtract. So maybe this is more of a mathematics topic than physics.

As phinds has suggested, you need to actually show us sketches and show what you did, rather than ask for a very vague, general question like this.

Zz.
 

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