AP Precalculus Flashcards: Vectors

Study Vectors in AP Precalculus with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the definition of a vector?

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ANSWER

A vector is a quantity with both magnitude and direction. This distinguishes vectors from scalars which only have magnitude.

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This deck focuses on Vectors, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Precalculus.

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The vector

\vec{w}

has initial point

(1, 9)

and terminal point

(-4, 3)

. Which of the following expresses

\vec{w}

as a linear combination of the standard unit vectors

\vec{i}

and

\vec{j}

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