Vector Arithmetic

The arithmetic of vectors comprises the mathematical manipulations of these unique quantities. Uniquely defined by their magnitude and direction, vectors are not your average numbers. They are subjected to their own set of rules when it comes to operations such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication by scalars. This is largely due to the directional aspect they possess, setting them apart from the usual number arithmetic.

Vector Arithmetic

Question 2 (5 Marks) Mr Ali, Ms Brown and a group of students were camping at the site located at $P$. Mr Ali walked with some of the students on a bearing of $035^{\circ}$ for $7 \mathrm{~km}$ to location A. Ms Brown, with the rest of the students, walked on a bearing of $100^{\circ}$ for $9 \mathrm{~km}$ to location $B$. a. Show that the angle $A P B$ is $65^{\circ}$. (1 mark) b. Find the distance $A B$. (2 marks) c. Find the bearing of Ms Brown's group from Mr Ali's group. Give your answer correct to the nearest degree. (2 marks)