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13. Vectors in two dimensions

Syllabus
0606–2028–2029
Topic
13
Level
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13.1. Use vector notation

  • Understand and use vector notation in forms including column vectors, directed line segments, p, and ai - bj.
  • Use correct vector notation.

13.2. Use position and unit vectors

  • Know and use position vectors and unit vectors.
  • Find the unit vector in the same direction as a given vector.

13.3. Calculate and combine vectors

  • Find the magnitude of a vector.
  • Add and subtract vectors and multiply vectors by scalars.
  • Includes equating like vectors and solving vector-geometry problems, with diagrams given in more complex cases.

13.4. Compose and resolve velocities

  • Compose and resolve velocities.
  • Determine a resultant vector by adding two or more vectors.
  • Use a velocity vector to determine position and solve contextual problems such as particles colliding.

Objective notes

4 learning objectives
ConceptIGCSE Additional Math