Multiplication of a vector by a scalar
Key points
- Vector- a quantity that has magnitude and direction
- Scalar- a quantity that has only magnitude, and not direction
- Vector– a quantity that has magnitude and direction
- Scalar– a quantity that has magnitude but not direction
Multiplying a Scalar value and a Vector
- Multiplying a vector by a scalar can change both the direction and magnitude
- Direction is based on whether or not the Scalar value is positive or negative
- The Magnitude of the Vector is affected by the Magnitude of the Scalar Value
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