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Resolving Vectors into two Components.

OCR AS-level PhysicsQuantities and UnitsLesson 8 of 10

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Vectors can be resolved or separated into their vertical or horizontal components
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or any two components at right angles to each other.

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resultant
The single force or vector that has the same effect as two or more forces or vectors acting together.

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