Mathematics Grade 12 45 min

Find the magnitude or direction of a vector scalar multiple

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1

Vector `v` has a magnitude of 4. Find the magnitude of `3v`.

2

Vector `u` points North. Find the direction of `5u`.

3

Vector `w` points East. Find the direction of `-2w`.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Vector `a` has a magnitude of 5. What is the magnitude of `4a`?
0.20
1.9
2.1.25
3.5
Easy
Vector `b` points South. What is the direction of `2b`?
0.North
1.South
2.East
3.West
Easy
Vector `c` points West. What is the direction of `-6c`?
0.North
1.South
2.East
3.West

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