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Vectors Basics Review

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mark the head of a vector.

2.

Mark the tail of a vector.

3.

The sum of two or more vectors is called the

(a)  

4.

Vectors are added ​ (a)   while the resultant vector is connected ​ (b)   and ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
head to tail
head to head
tail to tail
5.

Which of the following diagrams shows the correct addition of three vectors?

a)

b)

c)

d)

6.

The order in which two or more vectors are added together will change the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What is the order in which these vectors are​ being added together?

(a)   +​ (b)   +​ (c)   = ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
A
B
C
R
O
P
8.

  1. Consider the vectors in the diagram for the following vector addition.

  2. What is the resultant vector when the following vector addition is complete:

  3. S + W – M + P = ?



(a)  

9.

  1. Consider the vectors in the diagram for the following vector addition.

  2. What is the resultant vector when the following vector addition is complete:

  3. 2K – H – Y + U = ?



(a)  

10.

Use a ruler and protractor to draw a vector diagram to add the following vectors. Then measure the length of the resultant vector and report it here.
(NOTE: you will use this same diagram to answer the next question.)

[scale: 1 cm = 1 m]


2.5 m @ 35°  +  4.0 m @ 115°

(a)  

11.

Use a ruler and protractor to draw a vector diagram to add the following vectors. Then measure the direction of the resultant vector and report it here.
(NOTE: use the same diagram as you used for the last question)

[scale: 1 cm = 1 m]


2.5 m @ 35°  +  4.0 m @ 115°

(a)