Curated OER
Zona Land: Components of a Vector
An interactive Java applet where users can rotate a vector about its tail and view the components of that vector. Magnitude of the components is updated on screen as the vector is dragged.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Unit Vectors
Find a unit vector in the direction of a given vector. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Vector Sum and Difference
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at finding the direction and magnitude of vectors and breaking vectors into component parts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Vector Direction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition and use of calculated vector direction angles
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Vector Direction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A collection of resources for learning about vector direction.
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.