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8.1: Intro To Geometric Vectors September 28, 2015
8.1: Geometric Vectors
Vector quantity represented by a ray that has
both magnitude and direction
Magnitude length or distance/speed
Direction angle between the positive x
axis and the vector.
To write a vector
a = x (y°)
x = magnitude
y = direction
Standard Position of a vector has its initial point
at the origin. y
vector b has a
cm
magnitude of
3.6
b 3.6cm and a
direction of 45°.
b = 3.6cm (45°)
45°
x
Zero Vector when both the initial and terminal point
are at the origin. Denoted by 0
Equal Vectors have the same direction & magnitude
PreCalc
Section 8.1: Intro To Geometric Vectors September 28, 2015
Write the magnitude & direction of the vector as total degrees and in terms of
NSWE
5m
50°
20°
7yd
Total
Degrees
NSEW
Use a protractor and a
ruler to find the
magnitude and direction
of the vector.
PreCalc
Section 8.1: Intro To Geometric Vectors September 28, 2015
x = 5.5 cm (105o)
Draw the vector and write out the vector.
1. A boat is traveling 36° North of 2. A plane is traveling 43° West of
East at 45mph. South at 241mph.
N
N
W E
W E
S
S
15
14
5 13
12
11
4
10
3 8
6
2
5
1 3
1
46°
0
0
PreCalc