Unit 3: Vectors

03/19/2009

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Unit Objectives:

	to identify the vector quantities used in the mechanics
	to understand the difference between vector quantities and scalar quantities
	to add vectors using graphical methods
	to determine components of vector quantities
	to add vectors using the component method
	to understand how to subtract vectors

Units of Study:

Unit Activities

	Etch-a-Sketch Vectors--intro mini-lab
	Vector mapping--create a treasure map

Key Terms and Equations

vector quantity

scalar quantity

graphical method of vector addition

vector subtraction

vector components

	horizontal (x-) component
	vertical (y-) component

resultant vector

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