Scalar Multiple of a Vector

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scalar multiple
(drag A)
scalar c
2
components
length and direction
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This Demonstration draws the scalar multiple
c
of the vector
PQ
using the initial point
A
(so that the scaled vector is
AB
). You can view the horizontal and vertical components of the two vectors, as well as their magnitudes and direction (i.e., the angle they make with the positive
x
axis).

Permanent Citation

Manuel Sierra-Aristizábal
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​"Scalar Multiple of a Vector"​
​http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/ScalarMultipleOfAVector/​
​Wolfram Demonstrations Project​
​Published: January 17, 2014