3.2 - MULTIPLICATION OF VECTORS BY REAL NUMBERS
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What happens when you multiply a vector by a positive scalar?
💡 Hint: Think of it as scaling up.
If vector A = 3i + 2j, what is 2A?
💡 Hint: Multiply each component by 2.
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What does multiplying a vector by a positive scalar do?
💡 Hint: Think scaling up.
True or False: Multiplying a vector by a negative scalar keeps the direction the same.
💡 Hint: Consider how flipping works.
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A vector A has a magnitude of 8 m north. If multiplied by -3, what is the new vector's magnitude and direction?
💡 Hint: Remember the direction flips.
Given a velocity vector of 12 m/s East, multiply by time 5 seconds. What is the resultant displacement?
💡 Hint: Think about how distance is calculated with speed.
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