Column Vector - scalar multiple

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If the scalar multiple of a vector in the introduction doesn't make much sense to you, maybe this will help.

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  • Drag the tail of the blue vector and compare it against vector a (black).
  • Change the scalar multiple by dragging the head of the blue vector.
  • Change the magnitude or direction of vector a and notice the changes to its scalar multiple vector.