Geometry and Trigonometry · Geometry and Measurement

Vectors and Geometric Proof

Using vector notation to describe translations and prove geometric properties of shapes.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can vectors be used to demonstrate that two lines are parallel or collinear?
  2. 2What is the geometric significance of the resultant vector in a closed loop?
  3. 3How do scalar multiples change the properties of a vector without changing its direction?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Mathematics - Geometry and MeasuresGCSE: Mathematics - Algebra
Year: Year 10
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Geometry and Trigonometry
Period: Geometry and Measurement

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