Scalars and Vectors

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Scalars and Vectors: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Representations of a Vector, Magnitude and Direction of a Vector, Algebra of Vector Quantities, and Free and Localised Vectors.

Important Questions on Scalars and Vectors

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If   a , b , c  be vectors such that a + b + c =0,| a |=3,| b |=4and| c |=5 . The value of   a . b + b . c + c . a would be:

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Explain dot product and cross product.

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How do we find the angle between two vectors?

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Define angle between two vectors?

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Vector A has a magnitude of 10 units and makes an angle of 30° with the positive x-axis. Vector B has a magnitude of 20 units and makes an angle of 30° with the negative x-axis. What is the magnitude of the resultant between these two vectors?

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Define Localised Vector and give one example.

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Define free vector and give one example.

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Calculate the magnitude of the given vector a=3i^+4j^+10k^.

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Vector A has a magnitude of 10 units and makes an angle of 30° with the positive x-axis. Vector B has a magnitude of 20 units and makes an angle of 30° with the negative x-axis. What is the magnitude of the resultant between these two vectors?

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In a quadrilateral PQRS, A divides SR in the ratio 1: 3 and B is the mid point of PR. If 3SR-QR-3PS-PQ=kAB, then k=

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If a vector in the direction of a=2i^-j^+2k^, which has a magnitude of 6 units is given by xi^+yj^+zk^, then find x+y+z.

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Find the scalar and vector components of the vector with initial point (2, 1) and terminal point (5, 7)

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Write two different vectors having same direction.

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Compute the magnitude of the following vectors

a=i^+j^+k^, b=2i^-7j^-3k^ , c=13i^+13j^-13k^

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Write two different vectors having same magnitude.

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Prove that 2i^-j^+k^, i^-3j^-4k^ and  3i^-4j^-4k^ are the vector sides of a right angle triangle.

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Which of the following is not true if A=3i^+4j^ and B=6i^+8j^, where A & B are the magnitudes of A and B

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If a=3, b=4 and a+b=5, then a-b=

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The vector i^+xj^+3k^ is rotated through an angle θ and doubled in magnitude, then it becomes 4i^+(4x-2)j^+2k^. The values of x are

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A vector A makes an angle of 20o and B makes an angle of 110o with x-axis. The magnitudes of these vectors are 3 m and 4 m respectively. The resultant of the vectors is k m. Find the value of k.