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Rochester University: Slide Show on Scalar Multiplication
This site, set up as a slide show, contains pertinent information regarding scalar multiplication. To learn more, just simply click on the next slide bar.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: 2.2 Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Define and distinguish between scalar and vector quantities and Assign a coordinate system for a scenario involving one-dimensional motion.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Vector
This site from Mathworld.com provides a detailed overview of vectors in algebra, and includes numerous formulas and examples.
Richland Community College
Operations With Matrices
This site has an explanation for many operations of matrices, including equality, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and identity.
J Coffman
Joseph Coffman's Lecture Notes: Organizing Data Into Matrices
Students learn how to organize data into matrices. Topics include scalar multiplication, equality of matrices, and matrix logic. An assessment is included to check for comprehension of the concept.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Matrix Addition and Scalar Multiplication
Students learn about matrix addition and subtraction, and scalar multiplication. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.
Larson Texts
Larson Precalculus: Magnitude of a Scalar Multiple [Pdf]
Example and some exercises on how to find the magnitude of a scalar multiple.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Vector Addition and Scalar Multiplication
Learners explore the Pre-Calculus topic of vectors. The tutorial examines vector addition, components of a vector, and scalar multiplication. Examples with detailed solutions are included.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Scalar and Matrix Multiplication
With several easy-to-understand examples worked out, this lesson demonstrates the steps needed to multiply a matrix by a scalar (a constant). True "Matrix multiplication," where two matrices are multiplied to eachother is also...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Scalar Projection
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compute the magnitude of a scalar multiple cv using ||cv|| = |c|v. Compute the direction of cv knowing that when |c|v is not equal to 0, the direction of cv is...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Vector Scalar Product: Vector Multiplied by a Scalar
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Represent scalar multiplication graphically by scaling vectors and possibly reversing their direction; perform scalar multiplication component-wise. Compute the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Matrix Equations: Scalar Multiplication
Solve equations where the unknown is a matrix by using multiplication by a scalar. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Analyze Scalar Multiplication
Match vectors to images based on scalars to show that you understand scalar multiplication. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiply Matrices by Scalars
Find the matrix that is a result of multiplying a given matrix by a given scalar. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Matrix Addition and Multiplication
Learners explore the discrete mathematics topic of matrices. The tutorial demonstrates how to add and multiply matrices. Some topics explored are scalar multiplication, multiplication of two matrices, square matrices, and addition of two...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Vector Scalar Product: Vector Multiplied by a Scalar
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you'll learn how to multiply a vector by a scalar, what the resulting quantity is, and how to represent it.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Multiplying Matrices by a Scalar
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Multiply matrices by scalars to produce new matrices, e.g., as when all of the payoffs in a game are doubled.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Scalar Projections
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Represent scalar multiplication graphically by scaling vectors and possibly reversing their direction; perform scalar multiplication component-wise.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Multiplying Matrices by a Scalar
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers multiplying matrices by a scalar number. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice and attempt practice problems.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Scalar Multiplication
This CoolMath resource will help students understand the concept of scalar multiplication.
Math Notes and Math Tests
Pre Calculus Notes: Operations With Matrices [Pdf]
Students explore operations with matrices. Topics examined are matrix addition, scalar multiplication, matrix multiplication, and identity matrices. Class notes and examples are included.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Scalar Multiplication: Lesson 3
This brief lesson will introduce scalars, and demonstrate how to perform scalar multiplication with matrices. It is 3 of 10 in the series titled "Scalar Multiplication."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Scalar Multiplication: Lesson 1
This brief lesson will introduce scalars, and demonstrate how to perform scalar multiplication with matrices. It is 1 of 10 in the series titled "Scalar Multiplication."
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Scalar Multiplication
Describes how a scalar can be multiplied to a vector and shows this using diagrams. Site also contains related links, graphs, and pictures.