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Vectors

Spotting the loophole
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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?
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
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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?
Areas of parallelograms
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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?


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