Vectors
This page covers vector notation and operations.
Key points:
- Vectors can be represented as column vectors or with letters (usually underlined)
- Vector addition and subtraction can be visualized geometrically
- Vector equations can be used to prove points lie on a straight line
Definition: A vector is a quantity with both magnitude and direction
Example: In the equation OB = a, AB = 2b, BD = a-b, vectors are used to describe positions and movements between points
Highlight: To show points lie on a straight line, prove that one vector is a scalar multiple of another