Scalar Multiplication of Vectors (2D)
Students will multiply 2D vectors by a scalar and understand the effect on magnitude and direction.
Key Questions
- How does multiplying a vector by a positive scalar affect its magnitude and direction?
- How does multiplying a vector by a negative scalar affect its magnitude and direction?
- How can scalar multiplication be used to represent parallel vectors?
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