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    Vectors

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    A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It is represented by variables with bars above them. A vector's length is its magnitude and is always non-negative. A space vector is an ordered trio of real numbers that represents a vector. A length vector represents the directed line segment between two points in space, with an initial and terminal point. Vectors are equal if they have the same direction and magnitude. A free vector is independent of position, while a localized vector is represented by an ordered pair of a point and vector. A zero vector has a length of zero and can point in any direction.

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    A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It is represented by variables with bars above them. A vector's length is its magnitude and is always non-negative. A space vector is an ordered trio of real numbers that represents a vector. A length vector represents the directed line segment between two points in space, with an initial and terminal point. Vectors are equal if they have the same direction and magnitude. A free vector is independent of position, while a localized vector is represented by an ordered pair of a point and vector. A zero vector has a length of zero and can point in any direction.

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    A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It is represented by variables with bars above them. A vector's length is its magnitude and is always non-negative. A space vector is an ordered trio of real numbers that represents a vector. A length vector represents the directed line segment between two points in space, with an initial and terminal point. Vectors are equal if they have the same direction and magnitude. A free vector is independent of position, while a localized vector is represented by an ordered pair of a point and vector. A zero vector has a length of zero and can point in any direction.

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    Vectors

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    A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It is represented by variables with bars above them. A vector's length is its magnitude and is always non-negative. A space vector is an ordered trio of real numbers that represents a vector. A length vector represents the directed line segment between two points in space, with an initial and terminal point. Vectors are equal if they have the same direction and magnitude. A free vector is independent of position, while a localized vector is represented by an ordered pair of a point and vector. A zero vector has a length of zero and can point in any direction.

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    Vectors

    A quantity having length (a non negative real number) as well as direction is called a vector. E.g. Velocity, acceleration, force, weight. Note 1: Vectors are represented by thick letters or letter with bar. Note 2: If a is a vector, then its length is denoted by determinant of a or a. Note 3: If a is a vector, then its length determinant of a is a scalar quantity and determinant of a is always non negative. Space vector: If a1, a2, a3 are three real numbers then the ordered triad (a1, a2, a3) is called space vector.The real numbers a1, a2, a3 are called first, second and third components of the space vector (a1, a2, a3). Length vector: If A and B are two points in the space, then the vector of length AB and direction from A to B is called length vector or directed line segment. It is denoted by AB. The point A is called initial point and the point B is called terminal point of AB. Note: A directed line segment (length vector) possesses three characteristics, 1) length 2)support 3) direction. If AB is called the line segment then AB is its length, the straight line AB in which AB(bar) is a part is called the line of support and the direction is from A to B. Equality of vectors: Two vectors are said to be equal if they have same direction and equal magnitude. Free vectors: A vector which is independent of its position is called a free vector. Localized vectors: If a is a vector and P is a point, then the ordered pair (P,a) is called localized vector at P. Note 1: If a is a vector and P is a point, then there exist Q such that a = PQ(bar). The vector PQ(bar) is called localized vector of a at P. It is denoted by (P,a). Note 2: In this chapter we deal with only free vectors. Hence here after words a vector means a free vector unless otherwise mentioned. Note 3: If a is a vector and A is a point in the space, then there exists a unique point B in the space such that a = AB(bar). Zero vector: A vector of zero length zero and having any direction is called a zero vector or null vector. It is denoted by 0. Note 1: If A is a point in the space, then AA(bar) = 0.

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