How to use Cardinal Directions with Vectors

The video tutorial covers the use of cardinal directions with vectors, focusing on understanding angles and directional terms. It begins with an introduction to cardinal directions and addresses common challenges like directional impairment. The instructor provides tips for overcoming these challenges, such as drawing a compass rose and keeping paper oriented vertically. The tutorial explains how to identify angles using cardinal directions and introduces the concept of complementary angles. It concludes with a review of specific directions and emphasizes the importance of understanding cardinal directions in vector analysis.

What is the resultant velocity vector R when adding two velocity vectors A and B together?

Explain why the angle theta is described as East of North.

What are the two suggestions given for working with cardinal directions?

Describe how to properly orient your paper when working with cardinal directions.

How can you describe the angle of 41 degrees East of North using another equivalent angle?

What does it mean when angles are referred to as complementary angles?

What are the meanings of the abbreviations NE, SE, SW, and NW in terms of cardinal directions?