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VECTORS

In physics, a vector is a physical quantity that is described by its magnitude and direction in space. Force is an example

The simplest vector quantity is displacement ( change in position) which we shall use to explain vectors.

VECTOR REPRESENTATION
Geometrically by a straight line with an arrow at the end showing the direction.

In writing,

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The magnitude of a vector is represented as so:

This is a scalar quantity. Unit vector a has a magnitude of 1 and its only purpose is to indicate direction in space.

T T A ! Aa

SOME PROPERTIES OF VECTORS


Equality of vectors (parallel vectors):

T T A! B

Negative vectors (antiparallel vectors):

T T A ! B
T mA

Multiplication of vector by a scalar:

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