Introduction to vectors
A vector is a directed line segment. It has a direction and a magnitude. The following problems give you the start and end point of a 2 dimensional vector. Vectors from point A to point B, represented in component form are written as AB = ai + bj
Can you find the pattern for finding AB?
Vector Addition of Two Vectors
This worksheet demonstrates the addition of two vectors using the parallelogram method. Notice the opposite segments that are the same color as the vector complete the parallelogram.
Vector Addition Using Parallelograms
Drag the points A and B to change the direction and magnitude of vectors a and b.
How do these changes affect vector c? What observations can you make?