MCV4U Unit 1 - Introduction to Vectors Terms Exam Questions with Correct Answers Latest
Update 2025-2026
Scalar - Answers Quantities described by a number (magnitude) and measurement unit
Vectors - Answers Quantities described by a magnitude (length,
intensity or size) and a direction
Equal Vectors - Answers Two vectors parallel to each other (same direction) AND have the
same magnitude
Opposite Vectors - Answers Two vectors are opposite if they have the same magnitude
but point in opposite directions
Geometric Vectors - Answers Vectors not related to any coordinate system
Algebraic Vectors - Answers Vectors related to a coordinate system
Zero Vector - Answers Magnitude of 0 and no direction (when 2 opposite vectors are added)
Resultant - Answers The new vector created
Scalar Multiples - Answers Multiplying a vector by a scalar (any number) to change the
magnitude and/or direction
Collinear Vectors - Answers Two vectors are parallel or can be translated to the same line
(parallel and scalar multiple)
Unit Vector - Answers Vector with a magnitude of 1 unit
True Bearing - Answers The number of degrees measured clockwise from North
Quadrant Bearing - Answers Measured either from North or South (0-90 degrees)
Commutative Property - Answers a+b = b+a
Associative Property - Answers a+b+c = (a+b)+c = a+(b+c) = (a+c)+b
Distributive Property - Answers k(a+b) = ka+kb
Adding Zero Vectors - Answers a+0 = a
Associative Law of Scalars - Answers m(na) = (mn)a = n(ma)
Distibutive Law of Scalars - Answers (m+n)a = ma+na
R^2 - Answers The xy plane (flat surface) that can graph things in 2D
Update 2025-2026
Scalar - Answers Quantities described by a number (magnitude) and measurement unit
Vectors - Answers Quantities described by a magnitude (length,
intensity or size) and a direction
Equal Vectors - Answers Two vectors parallel to each other (same direction) AND have the
same magnitude
Opposite Vectors - Answers Two vectors are opposite if they have the same magnitude
but point in opposite directions
Geometric Vectors - Answers Vectors not related to any coordinate system
Algebraic Vectors - Answers Vectors related to a coordinate system
Zero Vector - Answers Magnitude of 0 and no direction (when 2 opposite vectors are added)
Resultant - Answers The new vector created
Scalar Multiples - Answers Multiplying a vector by a scalar (any number) to change the
magnitude and/or direction
Collinear Vectors - Answers Two vectors are parallel or can be translated to the same line
(parallel and scalar multiple)
Unit Vector - Answers Vector with a magnitude of 1 unit
True Bearing - Answers The number of degrees measured clockwise from North
Quadrant Bearing - Answers Measured either from North or South (0-90 degrees)
Commutative Property - Answers a+b = b+a
Associative Property - Answers a+b+c = (a+b)+c = a+(b+c) = (a+c)+b
Distributive Property - Answers k(a+b) = ka+kb
Adding Zero Vectors - Answers a+0 = a
Associative Law of Scalars - Answers m(na) = (mn)a = n(ma)
Distibutive Law of Scalars - Answers (m+n)a = ma+na
R^2 - Answers The xy plane (flat surface) that can graph things in 2D
