One of the most important topics taught at the start of introductory physics is the idea of vectors. Students really need proficiency with them if they are to use force and momentum. Just about every ...

Recently, I was talking about vectors. At that time, I had to stop and recall how I had been representing vectors. Ideally, I should stick with the same notation I used in Basics: Vectors and Vector ...

What is a vector, and how can we use it in electrical design? According to the “IEEE Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronic Terms,” a vector quantity is “any physical quantity whose ...

Discover how to calculate the modulus (magnitude) of a velocity vector! This tutorial explains how to find the speed of an object from its velocity components in both 2D and 3D motion. Perfect for ...

Practise using vector components when adding, subtracting or calculating the magnitude of vectors ahead of your National 5 Maths exam. Revise using vector components to add and subtract vectors and ...