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Here is a math lab that helps young mathematicians understand the real-life meaning for vector addition. By building a model using spring scales and washers as weight, and then calculating the vector addition using two different methods, learners achieve more insight to the trigonometric methods.

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addition vectors

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force vector, vector addition, hands-on trigonometry, math
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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