Advanced Algebraic Structures · Algebraic Thinking

Vectors in Three Dimensions

Using vector algebra to describe position, displacement, and force in physical space.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the dot product help us determine the angle between two vectors?
  2. 2Why are vectors more efficient than coordinates for describing motion in physics?
  3. 3What does it mean for a set of vectors to be linearly independent?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9MSM08AC9MSM09
Year: Year 12
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Advanced Algebraic Structures
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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