An excellent lesson on vectors and their components, with multiple illustrated examples.

In this interactive module, students will learn how to define and distinguish between scalar and vector quantities. They will assign a coordinate system for a scenario involving one-dimensional motion.

Three complete tutorials on vectors and two dimension forces and motion. Lessons include informational text, interactive activities, animations, and quick, interactive comprehension checks along the way.

This Java applet simulation explores vector addition of two vectors in two dimensions. Given the magnitude and direction, students must determine the vector components.

This site from the Harvey Mudd College contains information on vector analysis. The information is very informative, and is mostly wrapped up in formulas and graphs. Definitely factual, a good site to check out.

An interactive java applet model allows students to explore vectors. Students can practice finding the direction and magnitude of a vector given its x and y-components as well as practice finding the x and y-components given a vector's...

This site provides an interactive graphic representation of the flow of vectors under different coordinates.

For this project, students use real time data to learn how pilots navigate when they fly. Students go through a series of lessons on vectors, weather maps and flight tracking, then take a pilot's test where they apply what they have...

An activity where students use their knowledge of vectors to create orienteering directions for their fellow classmates to follow. The directions must contain at least 6 checkpoints and the final checkpoint includes a prize!

Through informational text, interactive activities, practice problems, online labs, and virtual simulations, students gain an understanding of vectors essential to understanding of physics.

By the end of this section, you will be able to understand the rules of vector addition, subtraction, and multiplication and to apply graphical methods of vector addition and subtraction to determine the displacement of moving objects.

Learn how to add vectors. Drag vectors onto a graph, change their length and angle, and sum them together. The magnitude, angle, and components of each vector can be displayed in several formats.

By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Define and distinguish between scalar and vector quantities and Assign a coordinate system for a scenario involving one-dimensional motion.

Explore adding vectors by dragging objects on a canvas. Adding vectors can be easy with this Vector Guessing Game Interactive. Students can improve their understanding and skill at adding vectors using the head-to-tail method.

Try these vector addition challenges where twenty-five vectors are displayed on a grid. Each challenge involves adding three of the vectors together to determine the resultant. The emphasis of the activity is on component addition.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you'll learn how to break down a vector into component vectors and unit vectors.

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.

This resource provides an introduction to vectors and their additive properties.

Try this adding vector challenge. Two random vectors are displayed, and students must quickly decide on the size and direction of the resultant. The challenge is to solve as many correctly as possible in 20 seconds. Repeat, and beat your...

Defines base vectors and components with illustrations.

This site from Mathworld.com provides a detailed overview of vectors in algebra, and includes numerous formulas and examples.

Watch this short demonstration that focuses on a single question: Does the order in which vectors are added together affect the magnitude or the direction of the resultant?

Find the components of a vector. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Determine if two vectors shown on a graph are equivalent. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.