Homework Help: Math

Posted by Kate on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 12:08am.

I'm doing a vector problem which involves two forces with an angle of 30 degrees between them acting on an object. I think that I should draw my vector diagram with the vectors coming out of the object while my friend thinks that the vectors should point into the object. Which is right or does it make a difference? Thanks.

Math - Henry, Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 7:15pm
Since a vector shows direction as well as magnitude, the arrow should point in the direction that the forces are acting.

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