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Coding in Math

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Vector Math
Description

In this lesson, students learn about scalar and vector measurements, and how to identify whether a measurement is one or the other.

Objective

Students will be able to…

  • Define a vector and scalar measurement.
  • Understand the difference between vector and scalar measurements.
  • Understand that vectors are represented by arrows, with a magnitude and direction.
Description

In this lesson, students will learn about a vector’s components, what they physically represent, how to calculate them, and how to use Python to make those calculations.

Objective

Students will be able to…

  • Describe what a vector’s components are and what the mean.
  • Use trigonometry to calculate a vector’s X and Y components.
  • Use Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the magnitude of a vector from its components.
  • Use Python to perform the vector component calculations.
Description

In this lesson, students learn about variables and NumPy arrays in order to improve control and efficiency within their programs.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Conceptually understand what variables and arrays are.
  • Store single values in variables and 2+ values in arrays.
  • Use variables and arrays in their programs.
  • Access single values stored within an array.
Description

In this lesson, students learn how to add and subtract vectors graphically and with their X and Y components.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Add and subtract vectors using the Tip-to-Tail technique.
  • Add vectors using their X and Y components.
  • Use Python to compute vector arithmetic.