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 \(\vec{a}\) and in the opposite direction. It is a graphical way for vector subtraction.
The result of vector subtraction is another vector, where each component is the result of subtracting each corresponding vector component
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 \(\vec{c}=\vec{a}-\vec{b}=\langle a_x-b_x, a_y-b_y \rangle\)
| x | y | |
|---|---|---|
| \(\vec{a}\) | ||
| \(\vec{b}\) | ||
| \(\vec{a} - \vec{b}\) |