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Vectors (Basics)

Revise Vectors (Basics) in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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Direction and Distance

Introduction 2

Vector Notation

Key Facts 3

Vector Operations

Key Facts 4

Method: Finding Magnitude

Deep Dive 5

Worked Example: Vector Addition

Notes 6

Common Mistakes

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Vector Addition

Add components separately. (a,b) + (c,d) = (a+c, b+d). Represents combined movement.

Vector Magnitude

|v| = √(x² + y²). Length of vector using Pythagoras. Always positive!

Sample Questions

A column vector is written as (3 / −2) (3 on top, −2 on bottom). What does this vector represent?

A. 3 units left and 2 units up
B. 3 units right and 2 units down
C. 3 units up and 2 units right
D. 2 units right and 3 units up

1 markfoundation

Explain what it means for two vectors to be parallel. Give an example of a vector that is parallel to a = (2, −3), and one that is parallel but in the opposite direction.

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