Key learning points

1. More than one operation may be seen.
2. Priority of operations still apply.
3. Constructing all the vectors can help when checking the resultant is correct.

Keywords

• Vector - A vector can be used to describe a translation.

• Displacement - Displacement is the distance from the starting point when measured in a straight line.

• Resultant vector - A resultant vector is the single vector that produces the same effect as a combination of other vectors.

Common misconception