Vector addition is the process of combining two or more vectors to find their resultant vector. It involves adding the magnitudes and directions of the vectors.
Resultant Vector: The resultant vector is the sum of two or more vectors.
Scalar Quantity: A scalar quantity only has magnitude (size) but no direction.
Magnitude: The magnitude of a vector refers to its size or length.
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