Physics: Vectors
These sites are for high school physics students to learn the basics of vectors, vector notation, and how vectors are used in physics.
教育标准
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
申请州标准
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BBC Vector Notation
Here is an introduction to vectors, including interactive tools on vector notation.
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Introduction to Vectors
This tutorial includes descriptions and interactive tools to help students understand vectors.
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BBC Vectors in Physics
Here is a short description of the uses of vectors in physics problems, including some sample problems.
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Matrix Algebra: Vectors
This PDF file gives a thorough explanation of matrices and their use in vector notation.
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Vectors and Matrices
This page includes a quick summary of how to use matrices to describe and add, or multiply vectors. Students should already have an understanding of matrices, and unit vectors.
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Vector Mathematics
This site provides an explanation of unit vectors and unit vector notation.
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Adding Vectors
This interactive tool allows students to add two vectors, see the resulting vector, and see the equation for each vector.
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Vector Boat Game
This lesson plan includes an interactive game. Students use vectors to steer an imaginary boat to land on an island, catch fish, or avoid a storm.
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Vectors and Directions
This site includes description of vectors, practice problems on determining the direction and magnitude of a vector, and information on adding vectors, including some animations.
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Vectors
Here are links to explanations of vectors, including adding and subtracting vectors, unit vector notation, and dot and cross products. NOTE: Full version of each lesson requires Geometer's Sketchpad.