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Vectors

What are the two properties that distinguish a vector from a scalar?

A
  • Size (magnitude)
  • Direction
B

When working with velocity vectors, the speed is defined as the magnitude of the velocity vector.

C
AB⃗=OB⃗−OA⃗ \vec{AB} = \vec{OB} - \vec{OA} AB=OB−OA
D

Use Pythagoras:

∣v∣=a2+b2 |\mathbf{v}| = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} ∣v∣=a2+b2​

Vectors Flashcards

  1. A Level
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Flashcards for Edexcel A Level Maths Vectors, covering the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 21 cards drawn from 11.1 Vectors, 11.2 Representing Vectors, 11.3 Magnitude and Direction, 11.4 Position Vectors, 11.5 Solving Geometric Problems, and 11.6 Modelling with Vectors, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 50% of marks at A Level Maths, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.

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