MCV4U UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO
VECTORS TERMS
Scalar - ANS Quantities described by a number (magnitude) and measurement unit
Vectors - ANS Quantities described by a magnitude (length,
intensity or size) and a direction
Equal Vectors - ANS Two vectors parallel to each other (same direction) AND have the same
magnitude
Opposite Vectors - ANS Two vectors are opposite if they have the same magnitude
but point in opposite directions
Geometric Vectors - ANS Vectors not related to any coordinate system
Algebraic Vectors - ANS Vectors related to a coordinate system
Zero Vector - ANS Magnitude of 0 and no direction (when 2 opposite vectors are added)
Resultant - ANS The new vector created
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VECTORS TERMS
Scalar - ANS Quantities described by a number (magnitude) and measurement unit
Vectors - ANS Quantities described by a magnitude (length,
intensity or size) and a direction
Equal Vectors - ANS Two vectors parallel to each other (same direction) AND have the same
magnitude
Opposite Vectors - ANS Two vectors are opposite if they have the same magnitude
but point in opposite directions
Geometric Vectors - ANS Vectors not related to any coordinate system
Algebraic Vectors - ANS Vectors related to a coordinate system
Zero Vector - ANS Magnitude of 0 and no direction (when 2 opposite vectors are added)
Resultant - ANS The new vector created
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