Introduction to Vectors
Calculus and Vectors
MCV4U1 (Grade 12 University Preparation)
Geometric Vectors
Concepts
- definition of equal vectors
- definition of opposite vectors
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Vector Addition
Concepts
- triangle law of vector addition
- parallelogram law of vector addition
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Vector Subtraction
Concepts
- tail-to-tail method of vector subtraction
- subtracting vectors by adding the opposite
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Multiplying a Vector by a Scalar
Concepts
- scalar multiples of vectors
- linear combinations of vectors
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Properties of Vectors
Concepts
- commutative law of vector addition
- associative law of vector addition
- distributive law for vectors
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Unit Review
Concepts
- review of all concepts covered in the Introduction to Vectors unit