STEP 3 Vectors

Introduction

For the 2019 STEP specifications the vector content has been expanded to include the vector product and equations of planes in STEP 3. This module introduces you to these topics. This STEP 3 module consists of some old STEP questions, some topic notes and useful formulae, a "hints" document and a "solutions" document.

These questions are challenging, so don't worry if you get stuck. These STEP 3 modules assume that you have already begun to develop your problem-solving skills and approach to STEP questions by working on the Foundation modules and the STEP 2 modules.

About this assignment

There are a few old vector STEP questions on these topics, from before 2003. Some of these have been used in this assignment, and the rest can be found on the STEP database.

Assignment PDF:

STEP 3 Vectors questions

Topic Notes:

STEP 3 Vectors topic notes

Hint:

STEP 3 Vectors hints

Solution:

STEP 3 Vectors solutions

Hints, support and self evaluation

The “Hints" file gives suggestions and some starting points on how you can tackle the questions. The "Solutions" file leads you through one possible solution, but some steps will be missing and you will still need to work through the question yourself.