Physics Chapter 1: Vectors
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What is the result of the vector product of vectors 𝐚 and 𝐛?

  • A vector that is perpendicular to both 𝐚 and 𝐛 (correct)
  • A vector equal to the sum of 𝐚 and 𝐛
  • A vector lying in the plane of 𝐚 and 𝐛
  • A scalar value

The magnitude of the vector product of two perpendicular vectors equals:

  • The sum of their lengths
  • Zero
  • The average of their lengths
  • The product of their lengths (correct)

Using the standard basis vectors, what is the result of 𝐢Ƹ x 𝐣Ƹ?

  • 𝐤መ (correct)
  • −𝐤መ
  • 𝟎
  • 𝐣Ƹ

Which statement best describes the significance of using the smaller angle between two vectors?

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What geometric shape is associated with the magnitude of the vector product of two vectors?

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What is the result of 𝐣Ƹ x 𝐢Ƹ?

<p>−𝐣Ƹ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the vector product?

<p>It produces a scalar. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you take the vector product of a vector with itself, such as 𝐢Ƹ x 𝐢Ƹ?

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What is the angle in degrees that vector 𝐚 makes with the +ve direction of the x-axis?

<p>250° (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the magnitude of vector 𝐚?

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Which axis does vector Ԧ𝐛 point in?

<p>z-axis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What operation would you perform to find vector c 𝐜 = 𝐚 𝐱 Ԧ𝐛?

<p>Vector product (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context is a report required according to the content?

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What is a requirement for the format of the report?

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential report topic?

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What does the commutative law state about vector addition?

<p>𝐚 + Ԧ𝐛 = Ԧ𝐛 + 𝐚 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes vector subtraction?

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What is the formula for the x-component of a vector 𝐚 projected on the x-axis?

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Which expression represents the magnitude of vector 𝐚 in terms of its components?

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How is the direction of vector 𝐚 calculated in terms of its components?

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What is true about a unit vector?

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The vector components can be expressed in terms of the vector's magnitude and angle. What are the correct expressions for the y-component?

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Which equation correctly expresses vector 𝐚 in terms of its components along the unit vectors 𝑖Ƹ and 𝑗Ƹ?

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What is the value of $ ext{cos}(0)$?

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What is the product of two unit vectors $ extbf{i}$ and $ extbf{j}$?

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If the dot product of vectors $ extbf{C}$ and $ extbf{D}$ is zero, what can be inferred about the angle between them?

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In the vector product, what does the sine function represent?

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What is the result of the cross product of two parallel vectors?

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What does the notation $ extbf{a} imes extbf{b}$ signify?

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What is the commutative property of the dot product?

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When calculating the magnitude of the vector product $ extbf{a} imes extbf{b}$, which angle is relevant?

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If two vectors have magnitudes 3 units and 4 units respectively, what does a dot product of 12 imply about the angle between them?

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For vectors $ extbf{a} = 3 extbf{i} - 4 extbf{j}$ and $ extbf{b} = -2 extbf{i} + 3 extbf{k}$, what is the dot product?

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What are the scalar components of vector 𝐚 along the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis respectively?

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What is the consequence of two vectors being parallel or antiparallel in terms of their cross product?

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Which of the following represents the vector component of vector 𝐚 along the y-axis?

<p>𝑎𝑦 𝑗Ƹ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the total displacement of an object is given by 𝐝Ԧ = 𝐝𝐱 𝐢Ƹ + 𝐝𝐲 𝐣Ƹ, what is the best method to find the x-component?

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Which of the following statements about the cross product is true?

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In vector addition, what is the first step to determine the resultant vector from individual vectors?

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What occurs to the magnitude of the cross product when two vectors are perpendicular?

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Given that 𝐢Ƹ, 𝐣Ƹ, and 𝐤 are unit vectors along the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis respectively, what is their magnitude?

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In the equation for the cross product, which vector's direction does the result align with?

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When using the sine function to find the y-component of a vector, which of the following equations is correct?

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What can be concluded about the sine of the angle between two vectors if their cross product is zero?

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What does 𝐝Ԧ𝐫𝐞𝐬 represent in a vector addition context?

<p>The resultant vector of multiple vectors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following expressions correctly defines the cross product of vectors \( extbf{a}) and \( extbf{b}\)?

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What is the result of a cross product when both vectors are identical?

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How can the z-component of a three-dimensional vector be expressed?

<p>As 𝑎𝑧 𝑘 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property is illustrated by the equation \( extbf{c} = extbf{a} \times extbf{b} = -( extbf{b} \times extbf{a})\ ?

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How is the result of the cross product vector represented if \( extbf{a} = (a_x, a_y, a_z)\ and \( extbf{b} = (b_x, b_y, b_z)\?

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Flashcards

Vector Commutative Law

Adding vectors in any order results in the same vector.

Vector Associative Law

Adding three or more vectors, the order of grouping does not affect the result.

Negative Vector

A vector with same magnitude as the original vector, but opposite direction.

Vector Subtraction

Subtracting vectors is adding the negative of the second vector to the first.

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Vector Component

Projection of a vector onto a particular axis.

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X Component

Projection of a vector onto the x-axis.

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Y Component

Projection of a vector onto the y-axis.

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Magnitude of a vector

The length of a vector.

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Vector Components (2D)

A vector can be broken down into x and y components using trigonometry.

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Unit Vector (x)

A vector with a magnitude of 1 in the direction of the x-axis

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Unit Vector (y)

A vector with a magnitude of 1 in the direction of the y-axis

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Vector Components (3D)

A 3D vector is represented by its components along the x, y, and z axes, using unit vectors.

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Unit Vector (z)

A vector with a magnitude of 1 in the direction of the z-axis

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Vector Addition

Finding the net effect of multiple vectors by adding their corresponding components.

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Vector Representation

Vectors can be represented as the sum of their scalar components multiplied by their corresponding unit vectors

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Finding Resultant Vector

Sum of 2 or more vectors given by summing their x,y, z components

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Dot Product

The dot product of two vectors (𝐚 and 𝐛) is a scalar quantity equal to the product of their magnitudes and the cosine of the angle between them.

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Dot Product Commutative Property

The dot product is commutative, meaning 𝐚.𝐛 = 𝐛.𝐚

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Vector Magnitude

The length or size of a vector.

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Vector Angle

The angle between two vectors.

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Vector Cross Product

The cross product of two vectors produces another vector.

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Cross Product Magnitude

The magnitude of the vector product of two vectors is given by the product of their magnitudes and the sine of the angle between them.

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i, j, k unit vectors

Standard orthogonal unit vectors in 3-dimensional space.

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Cosine of 0

Equal to 1

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Cosine of 90

Equal to 0

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Vector Product

The vector product of two vectors, denoted by "a x b", results in a new vector perpendicular to both input vectors. Its magnitude represents the area of the parallelogram formed by the input vectors.

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Why The Smaller Angle?

When calculating the vector product magnitude, the angle used should be the smaller one between the two vectors. This is because sine of an angle and its supplement (360 - angle) have opposite signs.

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Vector Product Applications

Vector products are widely used in various fields including mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer programming. They're key to describing concepts like torque, angular momentum, and magnetic fields.

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Perpendicular Vector Product

The magnitude of the vector product of two perpendicular vectors equals the product of their magnitudes. This is a special case of the general formula.

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Standard Basis Vectors

The standard basis vectors i, j, and k are three orthogonal unit vectors forming a right-handed coordinate system. They are used to represent any vector as a linear combination of their components.

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Cross Product of Basis Vectors

The cross products of the standard basis vectors result in either another basis vector or zero. It follows a specific pattern: i x j = k, j x k = i, k x i = j, and the cross product is anti-commutative (e.g., i x j = - j x i).

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Cross Product Zero

The cross product of a vector with itself always results in a zero vector. This is because the angle between the vectors is zero, making the sine of the angle also zero.

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Cross Product

An operation between two vectors that results in a new vector perpendicular to both original vectors.

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Zero Vector Result

The cross product of two parallel or antiparallel vectors is zero.

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Maximum Magnitude

The cross product of two perpendicular vectors has the maximum magnitude.

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Commutative Property?

The cross product is not commutative, meaning the order of the vectors matters.

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Cross Product Formula

The cross product of vectors 𝐚 and Ԧ𝐛 is calculated using the determinant of a 3x3 matrix.

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Right Hand Rule

A visual aid to determine the direction of the cross product.

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Cross Product Application

Used to calculate torque, angular momentum, and magnetic force.

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Linear Independence

Vectors are linearly independent if their cross product is not zero.

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Cross Product Geometric Meaning

The magnitude of the cross product represents the area of the parallelogram formed by the two vectors.

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Cross Product Applications in Physics

Frequently used in various areas of Physics, such as mechanics, electromagnetism, and fluid dynamics.

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Vector Direction

The orientation of a vector, indicated by an angle relative to a reference axis.

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Vector in the xy-Plane

A vector that lies within the two-dimensional space defined by the x and y axes.

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Angle from the x-axis

The angle between a vector and the positive direction of the x-axis, measured counterclockwise.

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Positive z-axis Direction

The direction pointing upwards in a three-dimensional space, perpendicular to the xy-plane.

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Report: Physics of Electron

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Report: Quantum Physics

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Study Notes

Chapter 1: Vectors

  • Physics involves quantities with both magnitude and direction, requiring vector language.
  • Vectors are used extensively in engineering and various sciences.
  • Vectors have magnitude and direction.
  • Physical quantities like displacement, velocity, and acceleration are represented by vectors.
  • Scalars, like temperature, energy, and mass, do not have direction.

Adding Vectors Geometrically

  • Vectors can be added by placing them head-to-tail.
  • The resultant vector starts at the tail of the first vector and ends at the head of the last vector.

Properties of Vectors

  • Commutative law: a + b = b + a
  • Associative law: (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)
  • Negative of a vector: -b is a vector with the same magnitude as b but in the opposite direction.

Vector Subtraction

  • Vector subtraction is equivalent to adding the negative of the second vector to the first vector.

Components of Vectors

  • Components of a vector are its projections onto the x and y-axes (or x, y, and z-axes in 3D).
  • x-component: projection onto the x-axis.
  • y-component: projection onto the y-axis.
  • z-component: projection onto the z-axis.
  • The magnitude of a vector (a) is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem: a = √(ax2 + ay2) or a =√(ax2 + ay2 + az2).
  • The direction of a vector is given by the angle θ relative to the positive x-axis: θ = tan−1(ay/ax), or tan−1(az/√(ax2 + ay2)) for 3D.

Unit Vector

  • A vector with a magnitude of exactly 1.
  • Unit vectors along the x and y-axes (or x, y, and z-axes in 3D): î, ĵ, and k, respectively.
  • Vectors can be expressed in terms of unit vectors: a = axî + ayĵ + azk

Multiplying Vectors

  • Vectors can be multiplied by a scalar: a * d = a (dx î + dy ĵ ) = adx î + ady ĵ
  • A scalar product of two vectors results in a scalar value. a • b = |a||b|cos θ, where |a| and |b| are the magnitudes of vectors a and b, and θ is the angle between them.
  • A vector product of two vectors results in a vector value. a × b = |a||b|sin θ , where |a| and |b| are the magnitudes of vectors a and b, and θ is the angle between them.

Physical Meaning of Vector Product

  • The vector product (cross product) gives a vector perpendicular to both vectors a and b
  • The magnitude of the resulting vector (c) is the area of the parallelogram formed by the two original vectors.

Coordinates Notation

  • Vectors can be expressed in terms of standard basis vectors (i, j, k).

Homework Problems and Examples

Numerous example problems and homework assignments are provided concerning the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and properties of vectors.

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