Vector Basics
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A vector is a quantity with only magnitude.

False

Vectors can be added and scaled.

True

The order of addition changes the result of vector addition.

False

Scalar multiplication changes the direction of a vector.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A unit vector has a magnitude of 2.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The zero vector has a magnitude of 1.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Two vectors are equal if they have the same direction.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vector applications include physics, engineering, and economics.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of kinetic energy?

<p>joule</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to kinetic energy when the velocity of an object is doubled?

<p>It increases by four times</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an object that possesses kinetic energy?

<p>A rolling ball</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is kinetic energy converted to when an object is lifted against gravity?

<p>Potential energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of kinetic energy?

<p>It has no direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate kinetic energy?

<p>KE = 1/2 × m × v^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What is a Vector?

  • A vector is a quantity with both magnitude (length) and direction.
  • It is often represented graphically as an arrow in a coordinate system.
  • Vectors can be added and scaled (multiplied by a number).

Vector Notation

  • Vectors are typically denoted by boldface letters (e.g. a, b, c).
  • The magnitude of a vector is denoted by | | or || || (e.g. |a| or ||a||).
  • The direction of a vector is denoted by the unit vector (e.g. a/|a|).

Operations with Vectors

Vector Addition

  • The sum of two vectors is a vector.
  • The resultant vector is found by adding corresponding components.
  • The order of addition does not change the result.

Scalar Multiplication

  • Multiplying a vector by a number (scalar) changes its magnitude but not its direction.
  • The resulting vector is parallel to the original vector.

Vector Properties

Commutative Property

  • The order of vectors in addition does not change the result.

Associative Property

  • The order of vectors in addition can be rearranged without changing the result.

Distributive Property

  • Scalar multiplication can be distributed over vector addition.

Types of Vectors

Unit Vectors

  • A unit vector has a magnitude of 1.
  • It is used to denote direction.

Zero Vector

  • A zero vector has a magnitude of 0.
  • It is the additive identity.

Equal Vectors

  • Two vectors are equal if they have the same magnitude and direction.

Vector Applications

  • Physics: velocity, acceleration, force, momentum
  • Engineering: design, stress, load
  • Computer Science: graphics, game development, machine learning

What is a Vector?

  • A vector is a quantity with both magnitude (length) and direction.
  • It is often represented graphically as an arrow in a coordinate system.
  • Vectors can be added and scaled (multiplied by a number).

Vector Notation

  • Vectors are typically denoted by boldface letters (e.g. a, b, c).
  • The magnitude of a vector is denoted by | | or || || (e.g. |a| or ||a||).
  • The direction of a vector is denoted by the unit vector (e.g. a/|a|).

Operations with Vectors

Vector Addition

  • The sum of two vectors is a vector.
  • The resultant vector is found by adding corresponding components.
  • The order of addition does not change the result.

Scalar Multiplication

  • Multiplying a vector by a number (scalar) changes its magnitude but not its direction.
  • The resulting vector is parallel to the original vector.

Vector Properties

Commutative Property

  • The order of vectors in addition does not change the result.

Associative Property

  • The order of vectors in addition can be rearranged without changing the result.

Distributive Property

  • Scalar multiplication can be distributed over vector addition.

Types of Vectors

Unit Vectors

  • A unit vector has a magnitude of 1.
  • It is used to denote direction.

Zero Vector

  • A zero vector has a magnitude of 0.
  • It is the additive identity.

Equal Vectors

  • Two vectors are equal if they have the same magnitude and direction.

Vector Applications

  • Physics: used to describe velocity, acceleration, force, and momentum.
  • Engineering: used in design, stress, and load calculations.
  • Computer Science: used in graphics, game development, and machine learning.

Kinetic Energy

  • Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, which an object possesses due to its motion.
  • The formula to calculate kinetic energy (KE) is: KE = 1/2 × m × v^2
  • In this formula, KE is measured in joules (J), m is the mass of the object in kilograms (kg), and v is the velocity of the object in meters per second (m/s).

Key Characteristics

  • Kinetic energy depends on the square of the velocity, resulting in a significant increase in kinetic energy with a small increase in velocity.
  • Kinetic energy is a scalar quantity, meaning it has no direction.
  • The unit of kinetic energy is the joule (J), which is the same unit used to measure work and energy.

Examples of Kinetic Energy

  • A rolling ball has kinetic energy due to its motion.
  • A moving car has kinetic energy due to its velocity.
  • A flying airplane has kinetic energy due to its motion through the air.

Conversion to Other Forms of Energy

  • Kinetic energy can be converted to potential energy, such as when an object is lifted against gravity.
  • Kinetic energy can be converted to thermal energy, such as when an object experiences friction and generates heat.
  • Kinetic energy can be converted to electrical energy, such as when a generator converts kinetic energy into electrical energy.

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