Vectors round a square
Here is a diagram showing how vectors can describe a
journey round a square:
The journey starts along the black vector
What vectors describe the rest of the journey?
There are many interesting mathematical questions
about vectors that describe journeys.
Explore journeys round various squares of your own and
see what you can find out.
Turn over to see some ideas of questions you might like
to explore.
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Vectors round a square
What happens if I add vectors together?
What is special about opposite sides of the squares?
What is special about adjacent sides of the squares?
If I know the vector for the diagonal can I work out the
other vectors?
What about other shapes?
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