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In which direction?

Scalars and vectors are concepts we use all the time even if we never realized it. When we reference speed, temperature, time, any variable of magnitude we have used a scalar, and when we add direction to that magnitude we have unknowingly used a vector. The idea of adding two vectors is entirely new to me, and I haven't found precise or easily understood examples of how to do this, but I'm interested in the idea of adding magnitude and direction to magnitude and direction, although I do not fully understand it. Khanacademy.com is a website I go to for all of my learning needs. The videos usually make learning clear and enjoyable. I actually just used it this past week to orient some new hires in the conduction system and blood flow of the heart. I have also used the handouts which my professor supplied us with, as well as various other google searches that turned up blogs, academic articles, and other videos. I am overjoyed that my professor recognizes that there are various l...