Move vectors by dragging circles at the end of each one and have fun ;)
Gray, dashed vector represents vector \(\vec{b}\) moved to the end of vector \(\vec{a}\). It is a graphical way for vector addition.
The result of vector addition is another vector, where each component is the sum of vector components
Consider two vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\). Where, \(\vec{a}=\langle a_x, a_y \rangle\) and \(\vec{b}=\langle b_x, b_y \rangle\). Then, the resultant vector (or vector sum) \(\vec{c}=\vec{a}+\vec{b}=\langle a_x+b_x, a_y+b_y \rangle\)
| x | y | |
|---|---|---|
| \(\vec{a}\) | ||
| \(\vec{b}\) | ||
| \(\vec{a} + \vec{b}\) |