Vectors

Vectors are quantities that have both magnitude (size) and direction. This branch of maths is fundamental to physics and engineering to represent physical quantities that have a direction. Use this resource to get the basics down.

Introduction to vectors
Resolution of vectors
Scalar or dot product
Projection of vectors

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Vectors

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