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In math, a "vector field" is an abstract term for a set, and a number of operations, that have specific properties. Matrices of the same size, for example, all 3 x 2 matrices, combined with matrix addition and multiplication by a scalar, happens to have all those properties. You may want to read an introductory Linear Algebra book for more details.
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What can you say about two vectors if vector A vector B 0?
Depends on the situation. Vector A x Vector B= 0 when the sine of the angle between them is 0 Vector A . Vector B= 0 when the cosine of the angle between them is 0 Vector A + Vector B= 0 when Vectors A and B have equal magnitude but opposite direction.
How do vector components compare in size to the vector from which they came?
That all depends on the angles between the vector and the components. The only things you can say for sure are: -- none of the components can be greater than the size of the vector -- the sum of the squares of the components is equal to the square of the size of the vector
What is the difference between unit vectors and column vectors?
a unit vector is any vector with length or absolute value 1. A column vector is any vector written in a column of since we say an mxn matrix is m rows and n columns, a column vector is mx1 matrix.
What are the applications of vector algebra and vector calclus?
Vector Algebra and Vector Calculus are used widely in science, especially Physics and engineering.The physical world involves four dimensions, one scalar dimension and three vector dimensions. From this you can say that 3/4 of the world involve vectors.
Can a vector be less than its magnitude?
For a start, you can't compare a vector with a scalar, so you can't really compare a vector with its magnitude, either. To say which is larger, you can't even compare one vector with another - you can only compare their magnitudes.
Which of these references a velocity (not speed)?
I would say vector
Is mosquito a vector?
I would say yes, as it can carries Malaria.
What can you say about two vectors if vector A vector B 0?
Depends on the situation. Vector A x Vector B= 0 when the sine of the angle between them is 0 Vector A . Vector B= 0 when the cosine of the angle between them is 0 Vector A + Vector B= 0 when Vectors A and B have equal magnitude but opposite direction.
Is distance a vector quanity?
It can be both true or false - you can treat distance as a scalar, or as a vector. If you say that (say) the distance from the cities of Cochabamba and Quillacollo is 13 kilometers - WITHOUT specifiying the direction - then it is a scalar. If you also say that Quillacollo is to the east of Cochabamba, then it is a vector.
How do vector components compare in size to the vector from which they came?
That all depends on the angles between the vector and the components. The only things you can say for sure are: -- none of the components can be greater than the size of the vector -- the sum of the squares of the components is equal to the square of the size of the vector
What does it mean when we say a vector is scaled?
It means that the direction of the vector is that same as before but the magnitude has been changed - by a scalar factor.
What are the applications of vector algebra and vector calclus?
Vector Algebra and Vector Calculus are used widely in science, especially Physics and engineering.The physical world involves four dimensions, one scalar dimension and three vector dimensions. From this you can say that 3/4 of the world involve vectors.
What is the difference between unit vectors and column vectors?
a unit vector is any vector with length or absolute value 1. A column vector is any vector written in a column of since we say an mxn matrix is m rows and n columns, a column vector is mx1 matrix.
Can a vector be less than its magnitude?
For a start, you can't compare a vector with a scalar, so you can't really compare a vector with its magnitude, either. To say which is larger, you can't even compare one vector with another - you can only compare their magnitudes.
What does a vector involve?
A vector is a two part quantity. A vector includes both a magnitude (often a distance or a force) and a direction that the magnitude is in. Most of the population deals with scalar quantites, such as 10 miles or 5 pounds. But if you were to say 10 miles northwest, you would be giving a vector.
Is life scalar or vector?
The terms scalar and vector are used for units of measure, not for arbitrary abstract concepts. Would you consider "life" a unit of measure? ------------- Acknowledging that this is nonsense to begin with ... A vector is a force with direction. And since life is a force and moves only in one direction I'd say it is a Vector.
Can a vector be represented in terms of unit vector?
Yes, a vector can be represented in terms of a unit vector which is in the same direction as the vector. it will be the unit vector in the direction of the vector times the magnitude of the vector.
