Math Quiz: Vectors

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Which statement accurately describes a vector?

  • A non-oriented segment characterized by direction and magnitude.
  • An oriented segment defined by its direction, sense, and magnitude. (correct)
  • An infinite straight line.
  • A point located within space.

Given points $A(2, 3)$ and $B(5, 7)$, what are the components of the vector $\vec{AB}$?

  • $(3, 4)$ (correct)
  • $(5, 7)$
  • $(7, 10)$
  • $(4, 3)$

If vector $\vec{u} = (2, 3)$ and vector $\vec{v} = (4, -1)$, what is the sum of $\vec{u} + \vec{v}$?

  • $(6, 2)$ (correct)
  • $(2, 2)$
  • $(6, 4)$
  • $(2, 4)$

Given vector $\vec{u} = (3, -2)$, calculate the vector $2\vec{u}$.

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Determine whether vectors $\vec{u} = (4, 6)$ and $\vec{v} = (2, 3)$ are collinear.

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What is the magnitude (norm) of the vector $\vec{u} = (3, 4)$?

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Which of the following defines a null vector?

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Vectors $\vec{u} = (1, 2)$ and $\vec{v} = (1, 2)$: are they equal?

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Given points $A(1, 2)$, $B(3, 4)$, and $C(5, 6)$, which expression correctly applies Chasles' relation to express $\vec{AC}$?

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If $\vec{u} = (3, -5)$, what is the opposite vector of $\vec{u}$?

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Flashcards

Vecteur Definition

A segment oriented with a direction, sense, and length.

Vector Coordinates

To find the coordinates of vector (\vec{AB}), subtract the coordinates of point A from point B.

Vector Addition

To add vectors, add their corresponding components: ((u_x + v_x, u_y + v_y))

Scalar Multiplication

Multiply each component of the vector by the scalar.

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Collinear Vectors

Vectors are colinear if they lie on the same line, can be scaled to equal each other.

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Vector Norm (Magnitude)

The magnitude of a vector, calculated using the Pythagorean theorem: (\sqrt{x^2 + y^2})

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Null Vector

A vector where all components are zero.

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Equal Vectors

Vectors with identical components.

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Chasles' Relation

(\vec{AC} = \vec{AB} + \vec{BC})

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Opposite Vectors

A vector with components having opposite signs: If (\vec{u} = (x, y)), then the opposite is ((-x, -y)).

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Study Notes

  • This is a math quiz about vectors.

Definition of a Vector

  • A vector is a directed segment with direction, sense and length.

Coordinates of a Vector

  • Given points A(2, 3) and B(5, 7), the coordinates of vector AB are (3, 4).

Addition of Vectors

  • Given vectors u = (2, 3) and v = (4, -1), their sum u + v is (6, 2).

Scalar Multiplication

  • Given vector u = (3, -2), the vector 2u is (6, -4).

Collinear Vectors

  • Vectors u = (4, 6) and v = (2, 3) are collinear.

Norm of a Vector

  • Given vector u = (3, 4), its norm is 5.

Null Vector

  • A null vector has all components equal to zero.

Equal Vectors

  • Vectors u = (1, 2) and v = (1, 2) are equal.

Chasles' Relation

  • Given points A(1, 2), B(3, 4), and C(5, 6), the correct expression for AC using Chasles' relation is AB + BC.

Opposite Vectors

  • Given vector u = (3, -5), its opposite vector is (-3, 5).

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