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In the figure the dashed orange vector is the diagonal of a parallelogram. My question is why is that the diagonal or if there wasn’t steps b & c how do you know it’s the diagonal?

In the figure the dashed orange vector is the diagonal of a parallelogram. My question is why is that the diagonal or if there wasn’t steps b & c how do you know it’s the diagonal?

University Physics Volume 1
University Physics Volume 1
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ISBN:9781938168277
Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny
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Chapter5: Newton's Law Of Motion
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Problem 1CQ: What properties do forces have that allow us to classify them as vectors?
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In the figure the dashed orange vector is the diagonal of a parallelogram. My question is why is that the diagonal or if there wasn’t steps b & c how do you know it’s the diagonal?
FIGURE 2.11 (a) The force due to gravity on Nellie is shown by the downward vertical vector. An equal and opposite vector is needed for equilibrium, shown by the dashed vector. (b) This dashed vector is the diagonal of a parallelogram defined by the green lines. (c) Both rope tensions are shown by the constructed vectors. Tension is greater in the right rope, the one more likely to break. (a) (b) (c)
Transcribed Image Text:FIGURE 2.11 (a) The force due to gravity on Nellie is shown by the downward vertical vector. An equal and opposite vector is needed for equilibrium, shown by the dashed vector. (b) This dashed vector is the diagonal of a parallelogram defined by the green lines. (c) Both rope tensions are shown by the constructed vectors. Tension is greater in the right rope, the one more likely to break. (a) (b) (c)
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