Addition with vectors
I can sum vectors.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Vectors can be added.
- This can be done when the vectors are in column form.
- Addition can be done when the vectors are drawn.
Keywords
Resultant - A resultant vector is the single vector that produces the same effect as a combination of other vectors.
Vector - A vector can be used to describe a translation.
Displacement - Displacement is the distance from the starting point when measured in a straight line.
Common misconception
When calculating the resultant vector, pupils can incorrectly sum vectors due to opposite directions or proportions of vectors.
Encourage pupils to write a clear vector pathway; using highlighters can help to visualise this pathway.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
$$4\choose8$$ -
$$-2\choose-4$$
$$6\choose4$$ -
$$12\choose8$$
$$-2\choose6$$ -
$$1\choose-3$$
Exit quiz
6 Questions
$$6\choose4$$ + $$-8\choose-7$$ -
$$-2\choose-3$$
$$5\choose6$$ + $$-2\choose-8$$ -
$$3\choose-2$$
$$4\choose-2$$ + $$-2\choose5$$ -
$$2\choose3$$
$$3\choose-2$$ + $$0\choose4$$ -
$$3\choose2$$
$$3\choose-2$$ + $$-5\choose5$$ -
$$-2\choose3$$
$$6\choose6$$ + $$-9\choose-4$$ -
$$-3\choose2$$
