Mathematics A-Level
unit base vectors i and j
What unit base vectors i and j means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of unit base vectors i and j
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Written as i = (1; 0) and j = (0; 1), they allow a vector to be written as v = xi + yj.
Topics that use unit base vectors i and j
- Vectors (AS Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
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