Basic Vectors (OCR A Level Maths A) : Revision Note
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Basic Vectors
What is a vector?
Vectors represent a movement of a certain magnitude (size) in a given direction
You should have already come across vectors when translating functions of graphs
They appear in many contexts of maths including mechanics for modelling forces
Vectors can be represented in different ways such as a column vector or as an i and j unit vector
Examiner Tips and Tricks
Think of vectors like a journey from one place to another.
Diagrams can help, if there isn’t one, draw one.
In your exam you can’t write in bold so should underline your vector notation.
Worked Example
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