Move, rotate, and resize two vectors in a plane. Find their resultant, both graphically and by direct computation.
Launch GizmoMove, rotate, and resize two vectors in a plane. Find their resultant, both graphically and by direct computation.
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Pages 1 and 2 are essentially a cut and paste from the guided exploration included with the Adding Vector... (more)s Gizmo. However, page 3 is an enrichment activity for students who are familiar with right triangle trig. It's designed to help make a connection between polar and rectangular vector forms.
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9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade Math