Word problems on vectors
All You Need in One PlaceEverything you need for Year 6 maths and science through to Year 13 and beyond. | Learn with ConfidenceWe’ve mastered the national curriculum to help you secure merit and excellence marks. | Unlimited HelpThe best tips, tricks, walkthroughs, and practice questions available. |
Make math click 🤔 and get better grades! 💯Join for Free
0/1
Intros
0/9
Examples
Lessons
- Solving Force Using Vectors
A 2000 lb car is parked stationary on a slope. The brake is applying a 600 lb force to keep it from sliding down. Determine the inclination of the slope. - 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. - 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, - 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.