Column Vector - Introduction

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Yet another way to represent a vector is to specify the number of steps it takes, in the x and y direction, to get from the tail of the vector (A) to its head (B). 

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Note: Due to limitations, the column vector is written with 2 pairs of brackets.  It should be written with only 1 bracket embracing both the top and bottom values.

  • "Hide" the column vector

  • Drag point A and/or B to a new position

  • Guess the column vector of AB

  • Click "Show" to check answer