How to Download a Graph Vector Calculator

If you're performing complex mathematical calculations, including those that use vectors, you can use a vector graphing calculator to help you visualize and understand them better. A vector is a symbol that represents direction as well as magnitude, and it appears as an arrow. The length of the arrow indicates the magnitude, such as 5 miles per hour, and the direction is indicated by where the arrow is pointing, such as at an angle of 150 degrees. You can download a free vector graphing calculator application to use on your computer.

Step 1

Go to the JFDraw page at Software Geek (see Resources). Read the description of this free Java-based application, which runs on any computer that supports Java. It features built-in vector graphs, including continuous vertical or horizontal lines. Click on the "Download" link to save it to your computer.

Step 2

Visit the Microsoft Mathematics website (see Resources). This free application helps you visualize mathematical concepts ranging from beginner's math to precalculus, and includes a graphing calculator for calculating vectors. It produces two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphs. Click on the "Download Now" link to save it to your computer.

Step 3

Navigate to the Vector Creation Laboratory website (see Resources). VCL is a free application to help you study math, with a two-dimensional math toolkit for calculating vectors, which you can use for trigonometry or physics. Click on the "Download" link to download VCL to your computer.

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Julius Vandersteen has been a freelance writer since 1999. His work has appeared in “The Los Angeles Times,” “Wired” and “S.F. Weekly.” Vandersteen has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Francisco State University.