๐ข Vectors – CET Physics Formula Sheet ๐ Posted by: Sarthak Prakash Patil ๐ Updated: July 2025
๐ What is a Vector?
A vector is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
Examples: Velocity, Force, Acceleration
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๐น Basic Vector Formulas
1. Vector Representation:
2. Magnitude of Vector:
3. Unit Vector:
4. Addition of Vectors (Resultant):
(when angle ฮธ between A and B is known)
5. Subtraction of Vectors:
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๐น Types of Products
1. Dot Product (Scalar Product):
Result → Scalar
2. Cross Product (Vector Product):
Result → Vector (direction given by right-hand rule)
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๐น Vector Resolution:
If vector A makes an angle ฮธ with x-axis:
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๐ง Tip for CET:
Remember units and dimensions of vector quantities
Use graphical methods for vector addition
Practice direction-angle based MCQs
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๐ Written by: Sarthak Prakash Patil
๐ Blog: Sarthak’s Education Corner
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