Year 11
Higher
Translate and describe a 2D vector
Year 11
Higher
Translate and describe a 2D vector
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will understand the meaning of a 2D vector, and use them to translate objects and describe translations.
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4 Questions
Q1.
Which image shows a translation of f to g of 5 to the right and 1 up?

A
C
Q2.
Which image shows a vertical movement of 4 squares?

A
B
Q3.
Describe the translation of A to B.

3 to the left and 5 upwards
3 to the right and 5 downwards
5 to the left and 3 upwards
Q4.
Describe the translation of B to A.

3 to the left and 5 upwards
3 to the right and 5 downwards
5 to the right and 3 downwards
3 Questions
Q1.
Which statement would be correct to describe the vector shown?

Move 2 spaces to downwards
Move 2 spaces to the left
Move 6 spaces to the right
Q2.
Which statement would be correct to describe the vector shown?

Move 3 spaces to downwards
Move 8 spaces to the right
Q3.
Which vector describes the translation of A to B?

A
B
D