Question

Select the statements that describe a vector. Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Select the statements that describe a vector. Check all that apply.

2,3,and 5 are the correct answers!

Vectors have a size and a direction.

Vectors are indicated with arrows.

Vectors can have positive or negative values.

Answer 2

By definition, vectors are quantities that have magnitude (positive or negative) and direction.
Graphically, they are illustrated by directed line segments, with arrows that indicate the direction.

Evaluate the given statements.
1. Vectors have a size only.  FALSE
2. Vectors have a size and a direction. TRUE
3. Vectors are indicated with arrows. TRUE
4. Vectors can have only positive values. FALSE
5. Vectors can have positive or negative values. TRUE