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Pure Mathematics - vectors
Preserve vector content assessed in Paper 2 alongside Paper 1 pure mathematics content.
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90 min
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AqaA LevelMathematicsPaper 2
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Vectors in two and three dimensions1 objectives
- J1 Use vectors in two dimensions and in three dimensions.
Vector magnitude and direction1 objectives
- J2 Calculate the magnitude and direction of a vector and convert between component form and magnitude/direction form.
Vector operations1 objectives
- J3 Add vectors diagrammatically and perform the algebraic operations of vector addition and multiplication by scalars, and understand their geometrical interpretations.
Position vectors1 objectives
- J4 Understand and use position vectors; calculate the distance between two points represented by position vectors.
Vector problem solving1 objectives
- J5 Use vectors to solve problems in pure mathematics and in context, including forces and kinematics.
Key terms
vectorscalculatevector additionposition vectors
Exam tips
- Vectors in two and three dimensions exam tip 1: Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to j1 Use vectors in two dimensions and in three dimensions..
- Vector magnitude and direction exam tip 1: Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to j2 Calculate the magnitude and direction of a vector and convert between component form and magnitude/direction form..
Common mistakes
- Vectors in two and three dimensions common mistake 1: Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Vectors in two and three dimensions.
- Vector magnitude and direction common mistake 1: Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Vector magnitude and direction.
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