Question

According to the Triangle Law of Vector Addition, if two vectors are the first two sides of a triangle taken in sequence, what does the third side of the triangle represent?

Options

• Their difference

• Next side in same sequence

• Sum of their magnitudes

• Resultant vector

Answer 1

Resultant vector

Explanation:

The resultant vector closes the triangle and is specifically drawn in the direction opposite to the sequence of the two vectors being added.