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Maths Extension 1 · Year 12 · NESA ME1-12-02

Introduction to vectors

NESA focus area ME1-12-02, 20 lessons.

Syllabus note: this focus area follows the new 2024 NESA syllabus (first HSC 2027). Students sitting the HSC in 2026 study the 2017 syllabus.

20lessons

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Lessons

Scalars and Vectors

Vector Notation and Representation

Position Vectors

Vector Addition

Vector Subtraction

Scalar Multiplication

Component Form in 2D

Component Form in 3D

Magnitude of a Vector

Direction and Bearing

The Scalar (Dot) Product

Dot Product and Angle

Vector Projections

Vector Equations of Lines in 2D

Vector Equations of Lines in 3D

Intersection and Parallel Lines

Applications of Vectors

Mixed Vector Problems

Vector Exam Technique