Vectors

  • Square coordinates
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    Square coordinates

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    A tilted square is a square with no horizontal sides. Can you devise a general instruction for the construction of a square when you are given just one of its sides?

  • Vector Racer
    game
    Favourite

    Vector racer

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    The classic vector racing game.

  • Spotting the loophole
    problem

    Spotting the loophole

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    A visualisation problem in which you search for vectors which sum to zero from a jumble of arrows. Will your eyes be quicker than algebra?

  • Areas of parallelograms
    problem

    Areas of parallelograms

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Can you find the area of a parallelogram defined by two vectors?

  • Vector walk
    problem

    Vector walk

    Age
    14 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Starting with two basic vector steps, which destinations can you reach on a vector walk?

  • Vector journeys
    problem

    Vector journeys

    Age
    14 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Charlie likes to go for walks around a square park, while Alison likes to cut across diagonally. Can you find relationships between the vectors they walk along?

  • game
    Favourite

    Vector gem collector

    Age
    14 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Use vectors to collect as many gems as you can and bring them safely home!

  • Flexi Quads
    problem

    Flexi quads

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    A quadrilateral changes shape with the edge lengths constant. Show the scalar product of the diagonals is constant. If the diagonals are perpendicular in one position are they always perpendicular?

  • Coordinated crystals
    problem

    Coordinated crystals

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Explore the lattice and vector structure of this crystal.
  • Polygon walk
    problem

    Polygon walk

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Go on a vector walk and determine which points on the walk are closest to the origin.