Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Resultants
A tutorial that describes what a resultant is and how a resultant is determined.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Projectiles: The Plane and the Wind
Observe the three planes in an animation where each plane flies amidst a wind that blows at 20 mph. Learn how tailwinds affect the resultant velocities.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions: Relative Velocity
Through illustrated examples and interactive practice problems, students explore problems that involve relative velocity- where the actual motion of an object is different than its motion relative to a stationary observer.