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Topic: 3.7 Vectors

Lesson 3: Problem solving with vectors and lines

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Vector squares

A square is enclosed by the lines:

0  1  0   1
(1) r     a   (2) r     b 
 2  1  6  1 

 2  2 1  1 
(3) r     c   (4) r  d 
1   2   2  1
Can you convince yourself that the adjacent edges are perpendicular?
Vector squares - suggestion

A square is enclosed by the lines:

0 1  0   1
(1) r     a   (2) r     b 
 2 1  6  1 

 2  2 1  1 
(3) r     c   (4) r  d 
1   2  2  1

Can you convince yourself that the adjacent edges are perpendicular?

a) Which line is which?

b) What are the positions of the vertices of the square?

c) Could you have predicted that the enclosed square would

lie entirely within the first quadrant?