Vector Subtraction (Geometric): Formula & Examples

About This Quiz & Worksheet

This worksheet and quiz will gauge your understanding of vector subtraction. Answer questions on negative vectors and interpret vector a minus vector b.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Quiz questions will help you to:

• Understand a case where you would not need to subtract two vectors
• Find a vector in a given problem
• Recognize when you would need to subtract two vectors

Skills Practiced

Practice the following study skills:

• Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related lesson on vector subtraction
• Critical thinking - apply relevant concepts to examine information about when you would need to subtract vectors in a different light
• Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding negative vectors

Additional Learning

Read this lesson on subtracting vectors for more information. The lesson is entitled Vector Subtraction (Geometric): Formula & Examples and it adheres to the following study points:

• Understand why subtracting vectors is necessary
• Define scale drawing
• Analyze real life examples of subtracting vectors