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The Physics ToolChest - Vector Algebra Tools
The Physics ToolChest - Vector Algebra Tools and Study Aids
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  • The Vector Arithmetic Tool, including vector addition, subtraction, scalar   
    multiplication, direction cosines and direction angles.
  • The Vector Composition Tool, including the determination of a unit vector and
    the synthesis of a vector from its magnitude and direction vector or direction
    cosines.
  • The Scalar Product Tool, including the determination of the scalar product,
    scalar and vector projections, and the angle between two vectors.
  • The Vector Product Tool, including the determination of the vector product, its
    magnitude and the angle between two vectors.  Also includes a determination
    of the Lorentz force on an electric charge in both an electric and magnetic field.
  • The Triple Product Tool, including the determination of the scalar and vector   
    triple products and their magnitudes.
  • Two and Three-Dimensional Vector Components Tools that includes the
    conversion of a vector in polar (geometrical) form to the component form of a
    vector in a Cartesian coordinate system.
  • The Resultant Vector Tool.  Determination of the resultant and equilibrant
    vector of several coplanar, concurrent vectors in a two-dimensional Cartesian
    coordinate system.

Features of each tool are:

  • Mathematical formulae used in each of the vector algebra calculations.
  • Colorful, annotated figures illustrating the underlying vector algebra concepts.
  • Applicable laws and properties of vector algebra.
  • A Did you know? section - Important facts and problem solving applications
  • Instructional on-screen text that highlights key vector algebra concepts and
    outlines numerous problem solving applications and worked examples.
  • The Scientific Notation SN-205 Calculator.  Click Here  to view image and        
    details.    
A fundamental understanding of vectors and their applications is an essential requirement in any high-school or introductory
college physics, mathematics or engineering course.  Generally speaking, many students find vector concepts difficult to learn
and use effectively in solving problems in plane geometry, mechanics and electromagnetism.  Because of the mathematical
rigor involved in solving vector algebra problems, it may become frustrating, as well as time consuming, to solve the variety of
problems necessary to master vectors.  Whether  you are studying vectors for the first time or you want to improve your
vector algebra skills, The Physics ToolChest - Vector Algebra Tools will help you gain confidence in your problem solving
skills and acquire a better understanding of vectors and their applications.

The Vector Algebra Tools is a comprehensive set of instructional and intuitive, easy to use vector algebra calculators that can
run on your computer desktop.  In particular, the Vector Algebra Tools greatly simplifies the manipulation of vectors including
vector addition, subtraction and the multiplication of vectors involving scalar (dot) and vector (cross) products, triple vector
products, expressed in component form in a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. The Vector Algebra Tools can
be used individually to solve basic vector problems or can be used in conjunction with each other to solve more complex
multi-step problems.  In particular, you will be able to use these vector algebra tools throughout your physics course, as they
are designed to also solve vector application problems in geometry, mechanics, applied mathematics and elementary
electromagnetism.
Click Here to learn about the newly
released book A Reference Guide
to Vector Algebra that includes a
special edition of the Vector
Algebra Tools on CD-ROM.
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