Vector Sum (Noun)
Meaning
A vector that is the sum of two or more other vectors.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The force of the wind and the force of the water combined to create a vector sum that pushed the sailboat off course.
- To calculate the net displacement of the particle, we need to find the vector sum of the individual displacements.
- The vector sum of the electric field intensity and the magnetic field intensity determines the overall electromagnetic field.
- By finding the vector sum of the velocities of the two boats, we can determine their relative velocity.
- The navigation system used the vector sum of the GPS signals from multiple satellites to determine the exact location of the aircraft.