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 4. Multiplication of a vector by a scalar
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>The geometric meaning of multiplication by a scalar
>When are vectors parallel?
>Unit vectors and how to get them

After reading this section, you will:

  • Be able to draw diagrams illustrating multiplication of vectors by scalars
  • Know when vectors are parallel
  • Know how a unit vector is obtained from a (non-zero) vector
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