Chapter 7 Scalar and Vector Quantities

Question 1

Simple vector arithmetic and unit vector

Answer 1

Any vector parallel to vector a may be written as lambda (a)

Unit vector in the x axis = i and unit vector in the y axis = j

Question 2

Parallel and non parallel vector rules

Answer 2

Question 3

How to express 2 coordinates in terms of i and j, and find the magnitude

Answer 3

Magnitude is given as modulus

Question 4

Use vectors to demonstrate simple properties of geometrical figures

Answer 4

Question 5

Cartesian components of a vector in 2 dimensions

Answer 5

Question 6

Summary

Answer 6