Question
Explain subtraction of vectors.
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Answer
- When two vectors are anti-parallel (in the opposite direction) to each other, the magnitude
- It is important to note that only vectors of the same type (physical quantity) can be subtracted.
- For example, if two vectors $\overrightarrow{ P }$ = 3 unit and $\overrightarrow{ Q }$ = 4 unit are acting in opposite direction,they are subtracted as,$|\overrightarrow{ R }|=\|\overrightarrow{ P }|-| \overrightarrow{ Q }\|$
$=|3-4|=1$ unit, directed along $\overrightarrow{Q}$
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