Vectors

Summary

a vector is a way of representing a quantity that has size and direction. e.g. velocity or force.

vectors are used to describe translations.

many problems in physics and navigation can be solved using vectors.

Key Skills

  • sketch vectors
  • add vectors using diagrams
  • find the length of a vector
  • multiplying a vector by a number
Vocabulary

vectormagnitudematrix, vector triangletranslation, scale drawing