ToolChest Software - Vector Algebra and Physics Calculators

ToolChest Software, Inc.

The Physics ToolChest - Vector Algebra Tools

Subject: Physics, Mathematics, Engineering and Pre Med
Grade Level: High school and Introductory College or University Courses
Platform: Windows Vista, XP or 2000 operating system
Product Type: CD-ROM (Please E-mail regarding purchasing arrangements)
Price: $ 30.00 per single copy.

Tools and Features

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The fundamental core Vector Algebra Tools include:

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 be run on your computer desktop. In particular, the Vector Algebra Tools greatly simplifies the manipulation of
vectors involving 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 plane geometry,
mechanics, applied mathematics and elementary electromagnetism.