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Lesson 1 – Introduction to Vectors

Lesson 1 – Introduction to Vectors

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Mathematics

10th - 11th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

CCSS
HSN.VM.A.1, HSN.VM.B.4, HSN.VM.C.10

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Standards-aligned

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Abeer Alnimer

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why vectors are important in football, as described in the lesson introduction?

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They describe the color of the ball.

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They describe both the speed and direction of the ball.

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They describe the size of the football field.

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They describe the number of players.

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Which of the following pairs correctly matches a scalar quantity with a vector quantity?

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Speed and displacement

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Distance and velocity

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Mass and force

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Temperature and acceleration

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of vector quantities used in rollercoaster rides according to the lesson?

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Force

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Acceleration

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Velocity

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Temperature

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Open Ended

Describe one real-life application of vectors in video games or amusement park rides, as discussed in the lesson.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a keyword related to vectors as introduced in the lesson objectives?

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Initial point

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Terminal point

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Quadrant bearing

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Scalar multiplication

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a vector quantity?

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A quantity that has only magnitude

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A quantity that has both magnitude and direction

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A quantity that has only direction

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A quantity that has neither magnitude nor direction

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Open Ended

What is the difference between a quadrant bearing and a true bearing when describing the direction of a vector?

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Multiple Select

Select all statements that correctly describe a vector as used in this lesson.

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A vector has both magnitude and direction.

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A vector can be represented by an arrow diagram.

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A vector always points to the right.

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A vector can have its initial point at the origin.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following quantities is described with both a magnitude and a direction?

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20 ft/sec at a bearing of 030°

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75 N of force

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30 miles per hour

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13 centimeters

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the result of adding two or more vectors?

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magnitude

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direction

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resultant

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component form

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What vector gives the sum of these two vectors?

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The result of adding two opposite vectors; the magnitude is zero and there is no direction.

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Zero vector

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Resultant

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Component

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Magnitude

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Add the following vectors:

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a topic you will learn about vectors in this chapter?

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Finding the projection of one vector onto another

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Finding cross products of vectors in space

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Solving quadratic equations

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Finding dot products and angles between vectors

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How can vectors be used to model real-life situations such as the movement of a kayak in a river?

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