2D Vector Subtraction Calculator
The 2D Vector Subtraction Calculator helps you quickly subtract one 2D vector from another. Ideal for students, engineers, and anyone working with vector operations in physics or mathematics, it simplifies the subtraction process by showing clear, step-by-step results.
Subtract Two 2D Vectors
Vector Subtraction Formula in 2D
$$\vec{C} = \vec{A} – \vec{B} = (A_x – B_x,\ A_y – B_y)$$
Where:
- $$\vec{A} = (A_x, A_y)$$ is the first vector
- $$\vec{B} = (B_x, B_y)$$ is the second vector
- $$\vec{C}$$ is the resulting vector after subtraction
2D vector subtraction is used to find the directional difference between two vectors in a plane. For example, in physics, it can represent the change in position or velocity. Simply input the x and y components of both vectors, and the calculator will compute the result instantly using component-wise subtraction.
Example
If $$\vec{A} = (5, 3)$$ and $$\vec{B} = (2, 1)$$, then
$$\vec{C} = (5 – 2, 3 – 1) = (3, 2)$$