Understanding 3D Vector Notation

Understanding 3D Vector Notation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main characteristic of a three-dimensional space?

It has four axes at 90 degrees to each other.

It has one axis.

It has three axes at 90 degrees to each other.

It has two axes at 90 degrees to each other.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a 3D vector be visualized on a computer screen?

By using 3D glasses.

By rotating the screen to see different angles.

By imagining the vector pointing out of or into the screen.

By using colors to represent depth.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol is used to represent a vector coming out of the page?

A dot.

A square.

An arrow pointing upwards.

A circle.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does an 'x' symbolize in 3D vector notation?

A vector pointing upwards.

A vector going into the page.

A vector pointing to the right.

A vector coming out of the page.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why don't we represent the size of vectors with 3D vector symbols?

Because size is only represented with 2D vectors.

Because it is too complex to calculate.

Because size is not important in 3D vectors.

Because 3D vectors are always the same size.