Year 12 vectors in two dimensions quiz to download as PDF

This Year 12 vectors in two dimensions quiz has 10 short questions for pupils aged 16-17. Type your answer, check it straight away and read the explanation when you get one wrong.

Year 12 vectors in two dimensions quiz: the 10 questions

Magnitude of \(\begin{pmatrix}3\\4\end{pmatrix}\)?
Is \(2\mathbf a\) parallel to \(\mathbf a\)?
\(\overrightarrow{AB}\) in terms of \(\mathbf a\) and \(\mathbf b\)?
Midpoint of position vectors \(\mathbf a\) and \(\mathbf b\)?
Unit vector in direction of \(\begin{pmatrix}0\\5\end{pmatrix}\)?
Magnitude of \(\mathbf i+\mathbf j\)?
\(-\begin{pmatrix}2\\-3\end{pmatrix}=\)?
What shape do \(\mathbf a\), \(\mathbf b\) and \(\mathbf a+\mathbf b\) make?
What is a vector with magnitude 1 called?
\(\begin{pmatrix}1\\2\end{pmatrix}+\begin{pmatrix}3\\4\end{pmatrix}\)?

How to use this Year 12 vectors in two dimensions quiz

First, answer every question without a calculator unless the question says so. Then check your answer and read the short explanation. If you get fewer than 7 right, revise the vectors in two dimensions lesson and try again later. After that, try the multiple choice questions or the vectors in two dimensions worksheet.

Finally, take this quiz again before a test, because quick retrieval helps you remember. Moreover, all the pages of this chapter work together, so you can move between them at any time. For example, many pupils read the lesson on Monday, practise on Wednesday and test themselves on Friday.