answersLogoWhite

0

Vectors have a lot of applications in physics and engineering. Velocity, acceleration and forces are vectors.

For example, you can use vectors to determine the total distance travelled by a boat travelling across a river at 25 miles/hour while the river flows perpendicular to the boat at 10 miles/hour.

There are loads of other applications. Vectors can be used to predict the movement of planets in their orbits, and are useful for 3D geometry in general. Vectors are also essential in electromagnetics, where they are used to represent electric and magnetic fields and their relationships. Maxwell's equations are equations which use vectors. The Poynting vector is used to calculate the flow of electromagnetic energy through space, for example by radio waves or light.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

MaxineMaxine
I respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine
BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
JordanJordan
Looking for a career mentor? I've seen my fair share of shake-ups.
Chat with Jordan

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Commonly used vectors include what?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp