Vector
A vector has a magnitude and direction. The length of the line shows its magnitude and the arrowhead points in the direction. We can add two vectors by joining them head-to-tail. And it doesn't matter which order we add them, we get the same result.
We can also subtract one vector from another. First, we reverse the direction of the vector we want to subtract, then add them as usual.
Adding Vector
We can add vectors by adding the x parts and adding the y parts.
Magnitude of a Vector
Multiplying a Vector by a Vector
Dot Product - Result is a Scaler
Multiply the length of a times the length of b, then multiply by the cosine of the angle between a and b.
Multiply the x's, multiply the y's, then add.
Cross Product - Results a Vector
Cross Product a × b of two vectors is another vector that is at right angles to both.
Polar and Cartesian Coordinates
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