Let two vectors and start from a common point

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · A Level · Mathematics · Vectors · Vectors

Problem

Let two vectors

\mathbf{a}

and

\mathbf{b}

start from a common point

O

. Which vector represents the displacement from the head of

\mathbf{b}

to the head of

\mathbf{a}

? (a)

\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}

(b)

\mathbf{b}-\mathbf{a}

(c)

\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}

(d)

-\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}