Practice Collinear Vectors (5.3.6) - Vectors

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Question 1.
What defines two vectors as collinear?
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Think about their directions.
Question 2.
Provide an example of two collinear vectors.
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Look for multiples.
3Question 3.
What are collinear vectors?
- Vectors that intersect
- Vectors that lie on the same line
- Vectors that are perpendicular
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Think of alignment.
4Question 4.
True or False: All vectors acting on a point must be collinear.
- True
- False
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Consider different orientations.
Question 5.
Given vectors A = 3i + 4j and B = -6i - 8j, determine if they are collinear.
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Check for scalar multiples.
Question 6.
Two forces of 10N and 15N act on an object in opposite directions. Calculate the net force on the object.
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Think about direction when subtracting.

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