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GCSE Maths The Magnitude of a Vector Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on The Magnitude of a Vector, with full model answers. Covers finding the length of a vector.
The Magnitude of a Vector exam questions
2 question packs of real past exam questions with their mark schemes. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths The Magnitude of a Vector
The Magnitude of a Vector is a Grade 7+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher tier papers. These questions suit Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Formula √(x² + y²) for (x, y).
- Unit vectors Divide by the magnitude.
- Problems Distances in context.
Common mistakes in The Magnitude of a Vector
- Forgetting the square root.
- Adding components.
Try two The Magnitude of a Vector exam-style questions
1. Find the magnitude of (5, −12). (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
13
2. Find the magnitude of (3, 4). (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
5
The Magnitude of a Vector FAQs
Which exam boards include The Magnitude of a Vector?
These questions suit Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IGCSE.
What grade is The Magnitude of a Vector in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 7+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these The Magnitude of a Vector questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
