Basics of Vectors

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Basics of Vectors: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Vector, Vector and Scalar Quantities, Unit Vector, Position Vector, Types of Vectors, Collinear Vectors, Zero Vector, Coinitial Vectors, Equal Vectors, Parallel Vectors, Properties of Vectors and, Anti-parallel Vectors

Important Questions on Basics of Vectors

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If λ(2i^-4j^+4k^) is a unit vector then λ=?

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The position vectors of the vertices A,B and C of a triangle are i^+j^, j^+k^ and i^+k^ respectively. Find a unit vector lying in the plane of ABC and perpendicular to IA, where I is the incentre of the triangle.

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Given: a=i^+2j^ and b=2i^+j^, what are the magnitudes of the two vectors?Are these two vectors are equal?

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If a=i+3j-k and b=2i+6j-λk. If a and b are parallel then find the value of λ.

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In the following figure, which of the vectors are coinitial vectors?

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In the following figure, which of the vectors are equal vectors.

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Classify the following measure as scalars and vectors:  

10 Newton

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Classify the following measure as scalars and vectors:  

20 m/s towards north

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Classify the following measure as scalars and vectors:  

10 gm/cm3

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Classify the following measure as scalars and vectors:  

1000 cm3

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Classify the following measure as scalars and vectors:  

30 km/hr

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Classify the following measure as scalars and vectors:  

5 seconds

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Shown below is a regular hexagon whose two vertices are joined by a vector.

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Which of these statement(s) is/are true?

i) a and d are equal vectors.

ii) b and e are collinear vectors.

iii) c, d and g are coinitial vectors.

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The position vectors of X, Y and Z are i^+4j^+3k^,4j^+Mj^+152k^ and 7i^4j^+12k^. If these points are collinear, which could be the value of M.

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 a,b,c and d are the position vectors of the points A=(x,y,z) B=(y,-2z,3x) C=(2z,3x,-y) and D=(1,-1,2) respectively. If a=23,(a^b)=(a^c), (a^d)=π2 and  (a^j) is obtuse, then find x, y, z

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Find the magnitude of the vector 3i^-12j^+3k^.

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What are rectangular unit vectors? Mention their usual notations.

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Given r=i^+j^-k^+λ3i^-j^+k^ and r=4i^-k^+N2i^+3k^. Find the point of intersection.

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Find the angle between A & B, B & C, C & A.

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Angle made by a vector with x,y & z axes are in the ratio 1:2:3. The angle made by the vector with y-axis is