Activities

1. First, have the simulation in the "Find components" mode. Hit the "Reset Vector" button until you have a vector you like, and then enter the x and y components of the vector in the table at the bottom. Note that the magnitude and angle of the vector are displayed in the menu on the right. Check your answers by pressing the "Check Answers" button. Fix any errors, and keep checking your answer until you get both answers correct. Try this with other vectors until you get the right answers every time.
2. Then, put the simulation in "Find magnitude and direction" mode. Hitthe "Reset Vector" button until you have a vector you like, and then enter the magnitude and direction of the vector in the table at the bottom. Note that the x and y components of the vector are displayed in the menu on the right. Check your answers by pressing the "Check Answers" button. Fix any errors, and keep checking your answer until you get both answers correct. Try this with other vectors until you get the right answers every time.