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The cross product of two vectors results in a scalar quantity.
The cross product of two vectors results in a scalar quantity.
False (B)
A probability of 1.2 indicates a highly likely event.
A probability of 1.2 indicates a highly likely event.
False (B)
In a right-angled triangle, the sine of an angle is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse.
In a right-angled triangle, the sine of an angle is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse.
False (B)
The Law of Sines applies only to right-angled triangles.
The Law of Sines applies only to right-angled triangles.
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The logarithm is the inverse operation to division.
The logarithm is the inverse operation to division.
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Unit vectors have a magnitude of zero.
Unit vectors have a magnitude of zero.
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Conditional probability deals with the probability of two independent events.
Conditional probability deals with the probability of two independent events.
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Polar coordinates use Cartesian coordinates to represent points in space using x and y positions.
Polar coordinates use Cartesian coordinates to represent points in space using x and y positions.
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Study Notes
Mathematics
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Vectors:
- Vectors are quantities that have both magnitude (size) and direction.
- Represented graphically by arrows, with the length of the arrow representing the magnitude and the direction of the arrow representing the direction.
- Vectors can be added, subtracted, and scaled. Vector addition is the parallelogram law.
- The dot product of two vectors is a scalar quantity. The dot product measures the projection of one vector onto another.
- The cross product of two vectors is a vector quantity. The cross product is perpendicular to both of the original vectors.
- Unit vectors are vectors with a magnitude of 1. They often have a directional component.
- Vector components can determine a vector's position in space (x, y, and possibly z coordinates for 3D).
- Applications of vectors in physics include forces, velocities, and displacements.
Probability
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Probability:
- Probability measures the likelihood of an event occurring. Ranges from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain).
- Basic concepts include sample space, events, and outcomes.
- Conditional probability is the probability of an event occurring given that another event has already occurred.
- Independent events do not influence each other's probability.
- Expected value represents the average outcome of a random variable.
- Combinations and permutations are useful for calculating probabilities when dealing with selecting items from a set.
- Many probability distributions exist, including the binomial, normal, and Poisson distributions.
Trigonometry 1 & 2
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Trigonometry 1:
- Focus primarily on trigonometric ratios (sin, cos, tan) for right-angled triangles.
- Application includes solving for sides and angles in right-angled triangles.
- Trigonometric identities relate different trigonometric functions.
- The unit circle helps visualize trigonometric functions and their periodicity.
- Identities like sin²θ + cos²θ = 1 are foundational.
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Trigonometry 2:
- Builds upon Trigonometry 1, often expanding to non-right angled triangles using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines.
- Covers applications to more complex geometric problems.
- Introduces angles of elevation and depression often encountered in surveying and related applications.
- May involve solving for sides, angles and area of any triangle.
- Polar coordinates use angles and distances from the origin to represent points.
Logarithms
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Logarithms:
- Logarithms are the inverse operation to exponentiation.
- For example, logb(x) = y means by = x.
- Common logarithms use base 10 (log). Natural logarithms use base 'e'.
- Logarithms can be useful for simplifying calculations involving very large or very small numbers, such as in scientific contexts.
- Logarithm rules, such as the logarithm of a product, logarithm of a quotient, logarithm of a power, and change of base, are often important. For example log(ab) = log(a) + log(b)
- Inverse functions, including logarithms, play a crucial role in finding solutions to equations.
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This quiz covers essential concepts in mathematics, specifically focusing on vectors and probability. It delves into vector definitions, operations, and applications in physics, along with fundamental probability principles. Test your knowledge and understanding of these critical mathematical topics.
