Mathematics A-Level
vector magnitude
What vector magnitude means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of vector magnitude
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Reference: WJEC
Calculated via Pythagoras' theorem as the square root of x squared plus y squared.
Topics that use vector magnitude
- Vectors (AS Unit 2: Applied Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
Related terms
- component to magnitude-direction conversion
- vector kinematics
- position and displacement
- quadrant analysis
- resultant force vector
- vector direction and bearings
- vector dynamics ΣF = ma
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