Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Vector?
A
A quantity that has both length and direction.
2
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What is Component Form?
A
The horizontal and vertical change from an initial point to a terminal point.
3
Q
What is the Magnitude of a Vector?
A
Its length; written as AB or v.
4
Q
How do you solve for Magnitude?
A
You use the normal distance formula.
5
Q
What is the Direction of a Vector?
A
The angle it makes with a horizontal line. This angle is measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis.
6
Q
What are Equal Vectors?
A
Vectors that have the same magnitude and direction.
7
Q
What are Parallel Vectors?
A
Vectors that have the same direction or opposite directions. They may also have different magnitudes.
8
Q
What is the Resultant Vector?
A
A vector that represents the sum of two given vectors.
