Velocity Vectors: Magnitude of V3 - A-F

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The discussion revolves around the addition of velocity vectors V1 and V2, where V1 has a magnitude of 3 m/s along the +x-axis and V2 has a magnitude of 2 m/s. The resulting vector V3 can have a maximum magnitude of 5 m/s when both vectors are aligned, and a minimum magnitude of 1 m/s when they are in opposite directions. The options A, B, C, and D are evaluated, with C being correct as V3 can indeed have a magnitude of 5 m/s. The possibility of V3 being 0 or negative is dismissed, as magnitudes cannot be negative. Understanding vector addition is crucial for accurately determining the resultant vector's magnitude.
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The velocity vector V1 has a magnitude of 3m/s and is directed along the +x-axis. The velocity vector V2 has a magnitude of 2m/s. The sum of the two is V3, so that V3 = V1+V2

Which is True ?

A) The magnitude of V3 can be 0
B) The magnitude of V3 can be 6m/s
C) The magnitude of V3 can be 5m/s
D) The x-component of V3 can be -1m/s
E) The magnitude of V3 can be -4m/s
F) The magnitude of V3 can be 3m/s
 
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Which ones do you think are true?
 
C and D, but i know it's wrong... i just don't understand velocity vectors.
 
i think its C
 
there can be more than one answer, and i still can't figure it out...any help?
 
take a look http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/GBSSCI/PHYS/Class/vectors/u3l1b.html" if you don't know how to add two vectors.
 
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