Support · Mathematics Extension 2 11–12 – Year 12 · Further work with vectors
Support Define the direction vector of a straight line and identify that a straight line through two points P and Q has PQ⃗ as a possible direction vector in both two dimensions and three dimensions
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Prerequisite dot points
Identify and use notation for vectors in both two dimensions and three dimensions, including a, a∼ and AB⃗, where AB⃗ is the vector with magnitude and direction those of the directed line segment from A to B
Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 12 · Introduction to vectors Draft mapping
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Recognise AB⃗ = (u - xv - yw - z) as the vector associated with the directed line segment from A(x,y,z) to B(u,v,w) in three dimensions
Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 12 · Introduction to vectors Draft mapping
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Recognise AB⃗ = (u - xv - y) as the vector associated with the directed line segment from the point A(x,y) to B(u,v) in two dimensions
Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 12 · Introduction to vectors Draft mapping
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