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MCQ practice - Explain a translation using a vector shown as AB or a. Also, perform addition and subtraction of vectors, and multiply a vector by a scalar. - Vectors in two dimensions

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Vectors in two dimensions

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Which vector represents a translation moving a point 3 units right and 2 units down?.

  1. A.(3, 2)
  2. B.(2, -3)
  3. C.(3, -2)
  4. D.(-3, 2)

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Points and Vectors

Points P and Q have coordinates P(2, 3) and Q(5, 7). Vector \( \vec{PQ} \) represents the translation from P to Q.

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  1. a

    Calculate the vector \( \vec{PQ} \).

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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