Vector Introduction

Veronica Diaz, Feb 6, 2017

This is to help students understand what a vector is and how to work with them.

Table of Contents

  1. What is a vector?
    1. Introduction
    2. Vectors in a Plane
    3. Component Form
    4. Magnitude and Direction
  2. Arithmetic with Vectors
    1. Geometric Addition of Vectors
    2. Geometric Subtraction of Vectors
  3. Worksheet Accompaniment
    1. An Introduction to Vectors Part 1

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What is a vector?

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Vectors in a Plane
  • 3. Component Form
  • 4. Magnitude and Direction

1.1.

Introduction

This is a vector. It can be written as AB with an arrow over it, [b]u [/b](primarily used in textbooks), or like is shown in the diagram below. [br][br]When writing a vector in the AB (with an arrow over it) form you must make sure that the initial point (A in this case) goes first and the terminal point (B in this case) goes second. This is important because it shows direction.
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Arithmetic with Vectors

  • 1. Geometric Addition of Vectors
  • 2. Geometric Subtraction of Vectors

2.1.

Geometric Addition of Vectors

Play around for a bit and try to answer the questions for this worksheet.
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Worksheet Accompaniment

  • 1. An Introduction to Vectors Part 1

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An Introduction to Vectors Part 1

An Introduction to Vectors Part 1
– Veronica Diaz

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