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This Vector Multiplied by a Scalar: Boat Race interactive also includes:
- Multiplying a Vector be a Scalar
- Student Reference
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Find the right number of vectors to get to the finish line. Using a boat race scenario, pupils add multiples of the same vector together. The scholars use scalar multiplication to speed up the boats in an exciting race to the finish.
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Instructional Ideas
- Remind the class that multiplication is the same as repeated addition
Classroom Considerations
- Users must sign up for a free CK-12 account
- The class should understand how to add vectors
Pros
- Allows the learner to view the correct answer
- The supplemental material provides instruction on how to multiply the components of a vector by a scalar
Cons
- Questions three and four incorrectly use the speed knots, and the hints provide incorrect information
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