1 Introduction

2 The mathematical description of vector quantities

3 Addition of vectors

  3.1 Example: The route taken by an automated vehicle

  3.2 Example: Resultant of two forces acting upon a body

  3.3 Example: Resolving a force into two perpendicular directions

  3.4 The force vectors on an aeroplane in steady flight

4 Subtraction of vectors

5 Multiplying a vector by a scalar

  5.1 Unit vectors