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| GUIDES | |
| 1 | Scalars
and Vectors The vector is introduced and contrasted with the scalar. (Scalars are more familiar, except in name.) |
| 3 | Polar
and Rectangular Notation Vector notation is described. Two common forms are introduced via examples. |
| 4 | Vector
Addition The addition of vectors is described. It turns of that 3 and 4 can add to anything from 1 to 7 once direction is taken into account. |
| 5 | X Vector
Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Worked out examples of vector addition. |
| 6 | Resolving
and Composing Vectors Resolving: transforming a polar representation of a vector into a rectangular representation. Composing: transforming a rectangular representation of a vecotr intoa polar representation. |
| 7 | X Resolving and
Composing Vectors Worked out examples of resolving and composing. |
| JOBS | |
| 1 | Vector Madness
- Answers Turning graphic images into vector notation and vice versa. |
| 2 | Graphic
Addition and Subtraction - Answers Add and subract vectors graphically. |
| 3 | Algebraic
Addition - Answers Add and subract vectors algebraicly. |
| 4 | New
Year's Resolutions - Answers Resolve vectors. |
| 5 | Composition
Classics - Answers Compose vectors |
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