IB skill practice

Analyse vector motion in three dimensions

Use vector functions to interpret position, velocity, and relative motion.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Analyse vector motion in three dimensions - unit-circle link

A particle has initial position (2,3,-3) and velocity (4,1,4). Enter the \(x\)-coordinate at \(t=4\).

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.