If you're seeing this message, it means we're having trouble loading external resources on our website.

If you're behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains *.kastatic.org and *.kasandbox.org are unblocked.

Main content

Course: Precalculus > Unit 6

Lesson 4: Scalar multiplication
Math
Precalculus
Vectors
Scalar multiplication
© 2024 Khan AcademyTerms of usePrivacy PolicyCookie Notice

Scalar multiplication: component form

Google Classroom
Sal explains what happens graphically and to the components of a vector when we multiply it by a scalar.

Want to join the conversation?

Log in
No posts yet.
Do you understand English? Click here to see more discussion happening on Khan Academy's English site.

Video transcript