5.3 - Types of Vectors
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Define a zero vector.
💡 Hint: Think about the origin point in a graph.
What is a unit vector?
💡 Hint: Its length is always 1.
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What characterizes a zero vector?
💡 Hint: What does a vector need to be defined?
True or False: Negative vectors have opposite direction but the same magnitude.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to direction when it is reversed.
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Two forces of 10N and 10N act on an object at angles of 0 degrees and 180 degrees to each other. Discuss the significance of negative vectors in this context.
💡 Hint: What happens to two equal forces moving in opposite directions?
You have three vectors that are co-initial. Vector A is 5N to the north, Vector B is 10N to the east, and Vector C is 5N to the south. Calculate the resultant vector.
💡 Hint: Look at the net effect of all vectors acting from the same starting point.
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