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Topic 2: Vectors and Their Operations

1. What are Vectors?

A vector is a mathematical object with:

●​ Magnitude (length or size)


●​ Direction (the way it points)

Vectors can represent anything with both size and direction, like force,
velocity, or displacement.

2. Basic Operations with Vectors

1.​ Addition: Adding two vectors gives a new vector.​


Example:u=[2,3],v=[4,−1]u=[2,3],v=[4,−1]u+v=[2+4,3−1]=[6,2]u+v=[2+4,
3−1]=[6,2]
2.​ Scalar Multiplication: Multiply each component by a number.​
Example:3×[2,3]=[6,9]3×[2,3]=[6,9]

3. Solved Example

Problem: Find the resultant of the vectors [1,2][1,2] and [3,4][3,4], and their
magnitude.

Solution:

1.​ Add the vectors:[1+3,2+4]=[4,6][1+3,2+4]=[4,6]


2.​ Find magnitude using the
formula:∣v∣=x2+y2∣v∣=x2+y2​∣v∣=42+62=16+36=52=7.21∣v∣=42+62​=1
6+36​=52​=7.21

Answer: The resultant vector is [4,6][4,6] with a magnitude of 7.217.21.

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