MCAT Vector Operations Quiz

What is a vector in the context of physics?

• A point in space

• A scalar quantity with only magnitude

• A mathematical equation

• A line segment with direction and magnitude

How do you add vectors using the head-to-tail method?

• By placing the head of one vector at the tail of the previous vector

• By placing the tail of one vector at the head of the previous vector

• By aligning the tails of the vectors

• By aligning the heads of the vectors

What happens when you add vectors pointing in opposite directions?

• You divide their magnitudes

• You subtract their magnitudes

• You add their magnitudes

• You multiply their magnitudes

In which direction is the positive Y-axis typically oriented?

• South

• North

• East

• West

How do you calculate the total displacement when vectors are not aligned in the same direction?

• By multiplying their magnitudes

• By subtracting their magnitudes

• By using the Pythagorean Theorem

• By adding their magnitudes directly

What is the first step in using the Pythagorean Theorem for vector components?

• Find the sum of the Y components

• Find the sum of the X components

• Calculate the square root of the sum of squares

• Determine the direction of the resultant vector

What is the square root of 200 simplified in terms of known values?

• 10

• 14

• 20

• 1.4 times 10

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• Review the MCAT Math videos on the website

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• Ignore it and move on

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