Word problems on vectors - Vectors
Word problems on vectors
Lessons
Notes:
• Magnitude of a vector:
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Finding Displacement Using Vectors
Kevin brings his dog to a park. He throws two balls for his dog to catch. The path of the first ball is described by the vector and that of the second ball is described by the vector where the distances are all expressed in meters. -
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Evaluating Velocity Using Vectors
Elaine can swim in still water (no current) with a speed of 5 m/s. She now goes swimming in a river which has a current flowing towards west with a speed of 2 m/s. Assuming her speed is the same, -
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Determining Displacement and Velocity Using Vectors
A plane is travelling south with a speed of 140 km/h. Simultaneously, there is a steady wind blowing due west with a speed of 40 km/h.
