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Writing a reverse vector

Writing a reverse 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

Find .

Reverse direction by changing the sign of both components.

Example 2

Find .

Reverse direction by changing the sign of both components.

Your turn

Question 1

Find .

Check answer
Reverse direction by changing the sign of both components.
Question 2

Find .

Check answer
Reverse direction by changing the sign of both components.
Question 3

Find .

Check answer
Reverse direction by changing the sign of both components.
Question 4

Find .

Check answer
Reverse direction by changing the sign of both components.
Question 5

Find .

Check answer
Reverse direction by changing the sign of both components.
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