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Using vectors Worksheet

This worksheet accompanies the lesson Using vectors.

1. Calculate the following given the vectors a, b and c:

�4� �-1� �-3 �

�
2� �
5 � �6 �
a= b= c=
� � � � � �

a) a + c = ……………………………………………………………………….……………

b) 3b = ………………………………………………………………………………………..

c) 2c − b = …………………………………………………………………………………….

d) 3a − 2c = ……………………………………………………………………………………

�3 � 1�
�
2. Find vector c such that 2c − b = a a= � � b = ��
�-8 � 2�
�

……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. What is the magnitude of vector a? Use Pythagoras’ theorem and give your answer to 2 decimal

places.

a ………………………………………………………..

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………………………………………………………..

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4. Calculate the magnitude of these vectors to 2 decimal places:

5�
�
�
7�
a) magnitude = ……………………………………………...………………………..
� �

�-2 �
b) � � magnitude = .…………………………………………..………………………….
�10 �

�3 �
c) �-4 � magnitude = ...……………………………………………………………………….
� �

3�
�
�
0�
d) magnitude = …………………………………………………………………………
� �

�4 �
e) � � magnitude = ................................................................................................................
�8�

5. Suppose we have an object with two forces acting on it as shown. Find the magnitude and

direction of the resultant force, using Pythagoras’ Theorem and trigonometry. Give your answers

to 2 decimal places.

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12 N
θ
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Resultant force = ……………………………….

16 N
Ө = ………..…………………………….………

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