Unit Vectors – Examples and Practice Problems
Unit vectors are vectors that have a magnitude of 1 and have no units. These vectors are used to describe … Read more
Month: April 2023
Multiplying a Vector by a Scalar with Examples
The multiplication of a vector by a scalar is solved simply by multiplying the magnitude by the scalar. This is … Read more
Direction of a 2D Vector – Formulas and Examples
The direction of a vector is the orientation of the vector in a coordinate system, usually described by the angle … Read more
Magnitude of 2D and 3D Vectors – Formulas and Examples
The magnitude of a vector helps us to quantify the size or length of a vector in space. To find … Read more
Components of a Vector – Formulas and Examples
The components of a vector are scalar quantities that indicate the “displacement” on each axis of a coordinate system. These … Read more
Adding Vectors – Examples and Practice Problems
Two or more vectors can be added using both graphical and algebraic methods. The three main methods for adding vectors … Read more