The vector
AB is multiplied by a scalar to produce the vector AC.
Also displayed are a = AB, b = 2AB, c = 3AB and d = -2AB.
Also displayed are a = AB, b = 2AB, c = 3AB and d = -2AB.
Software/Applets used on this page
Uses Cinderella interactive geometry
Glossary
scalar
A mathematical object with one property of magnitude or size.
vector
A mathematical object with magnitude and direction.
This question appears in the following syllabi:
| Syllabus | Module | Section | Topic | Exam Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQA A-Level (UK - Pre-2017) | M1 | Vectors | Vector theory | - |
| AQA AS Maths 2017 | Mechanics | Vectors | Vector Basics | - |
| AQA AS/A2 Maths 2017 | Mechanics | Vectors | Vector Basics | - |
| CCEA A-Level (NI) | M1 | Vectors | Vector theory | - |
| CIE A-Level (UK) | M1 | Vectors | Vector theory | - |
| Edexcel A-Level (UK - Pre-2017) | M1 | Vectors | Vector theory | - |
| Edexcel AS Maths 2017 | Pure Maths | Vectors | Vector Basics | - |
| Edexcel AS/A2 Maths 2017 | Pure Maths | Vectors | Vector Basics | - |
| OCR A-Level (UK - Pre-2017) | M1 | Vectors | Vector theory | - |
| OCR AS Maths 2017 | Pure Maths | Vectors | Vector Basics | - |
| OCR MEI AS Maths 2017 | Pure Maths | Vectors | Vector Basics | - |
| OCR-MEI A-Level (UK - Pre-2017) | M1 | Vectors | Vector theory | - |
| Pre-U A-Level (UK) | Mech | Vectors | Vector theory | - |
| Universal (all site questions) | V | Vectors | Vector theory | - |
| WJEC A-Level (Wales) | M2 | Vectors | Vector theory | - |