Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Vectors
Master the use of vectors and vector notation for three dimensional analysis.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Vectors and Motion
Learn more about the properties of velocity, acceleration, and force vectors in this illustrated article.
Other
Fearof Physics: Videos
Looking for some more explanantion on a topic covered in physics class? This site contains videos that explore some physics concepts. Videos are broken down by topics. Some videos also give examples on how to solve problems.
Other
Rutgers Marine & Coastal Sciences: Cool Classroom
Students and teachers can explore the work of marine scientists and observe the ocean from their computers. Learn about Rutgers Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory, discover why oceanography is important, and see what life is like in...
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Calculus (Part 2)
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of the calculus concepts of integrals and vectors. Examples and animated graphs are provided.
Other
Scientific Visualization: Vector Calculation
A Java applet on vector addition. Users drag two or more vectors to be added together. Clicking a button shows the resultant of the vectors.
NASA
Nasa: Vector Addition by the Numerical Method
A lab experiment involving readily available materials. Students analyze three forces acting upon one point to determine the resultant force. Questions and accompanying answers are provided.
Other
Netcomuk: Working With Vectors
Contains an index of pages that discuss how to work with vector fields. Includes information on basic vector operations, multiplying vectors, lines and planes, and extra bits of information.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Geometry: Transformations: Vectors
Provides an explanation, examples, and a video lesson all related to vectors. [1:16]
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Column Vectors
Idenitfy the sum, difference and scalar multiple of column vectors and represent the results graphically.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Vector Algebra
Test your knowledge of sum, difference, and scalar multiple of vectors.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Prove 3 Points Lie on a Line
Determine whether three points lie on a line.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Vector Voyage!
In this activity, students will use vector analysis to understand the concept of dead reckoning. Students will use vectors to plot their course based on a time and speed. They will then correct the positions with vectors representing...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: How to Be a Great Navigator!
In this lesson, students will learn how great navigators of the past stayed on course - that is, the historical methods of navigation. The concepts of dead reckoning and celestial navigation are discussed.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Resultants
A tutorial that describes what a resultant is and how a resultant is determined.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Relative Velocity Riverboat Problems
This thorough explanation from the Glenbrook High School of different kinds of vector problems address relative velocity with an airplane and riverboat. Includes examples and a five question practice quiz. Answers with all work shown are...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Vectors Resultants
This resource provides a detailed explanation of a resultant, in terms of vectors. Content also includes helpful examples.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Dot Products
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students are calculating dot products of vector quantities. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Cross Products
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lessons students will be defining and calculating cross products and normal vectors. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Planes in Space
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The equation of a plane on an x, y, z coordinate graph
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Scalar Projections
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students will study scalar projections: dot products of vectors and unit vectors. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...