CBSE Class 12 Maths Term 2 Exam: Vector Algebra Important Topics

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Vector is a quantity that has both magnitudes as well as direction.

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Learn about a scalar and a vector. Also, learn their differences.

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Next, know about the right-handed rectangular coordinate system and position vector.

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Study all seven types of vectors thoroughly with their definitions.

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The next important topic is the Addition of vectors, Triangle Law, Parallelogram Law and Properties of vector addition.

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Learn multiplication of a vector by a scalar with a few examples.

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Now, we need to concentrate on the Components of vector and Vector operations.

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Next, we need to know about the Section formula and how it is applied in different cases.

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The most important topic you need to learn is the product of vectors i.e, Scalar (dot) product and Vector (cross) product.

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The last few topics which would be helpful to know are Properties of vector product, Scalar Triple Product and Projection of vector on a line.

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These are some quick revision notes on vector algebra. Guide your friends by sharing these points.

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