CHAPTER 9

Vectors

1 . Five physics students are asked to add the vectors P and Q to find the resultant vector R . The
answers from each student are in the following responses. Which student DID NOT add the vectors
correctly?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

2 . A pilot flies 180 m/s at an angle 30° west of due south as shown. How quickly is the pilot traveling
west?