AI generatedGeometry and measuresKey Stage 3

Reading a column vector

Reading a column vector.

  • The top component is horizontal; the bottom is vertical.
  • Add or subtract matching components. A scalar multiplies both.
  • Reversing a vector changes both signs; position vectors start at the origin.

Example 1

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The top component is horizontal; the bottom component is vertical.
4 units left, 3 units down.

Example 2

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The top component is horizontal; the bottom component is vertical.
3 units left, 3 units down.

Your turn

Question 1

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Check answer
The top component is horizontal; the bottom component is vertical.
2 units left, 3 units down.
Question 2

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The top component is horizontal; the bottom component is vertical.
1 units left, 3 units down.
Question 3

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The top component is horizontal; the bottom component is vertical.
0 units right, 3 units down.
Question 4

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The top component is horizontal; the bottom component is vertical.
1 units right, 3 units down.
Question 5

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The top component is horizontal; the bottom component is vertical.
2 units right, 3 units down.
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