Vector

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A vector is a magnitude with a direction. Much of physics deals with vectors. An $\displaystyle n$-dimensional vector can be thought of as an ordered $\displaystyle n$-tuple of numbers within angle brackets. The set of vectors in some space is an example of a vector space.


Properties of Vectors

Vector Operations

Dot (Scalar) Product (proof as well?)

Cross (Vector) Product

Triple Scalar product

Triple Vector Product (and geometric interpretation as the volume of a parallelepiped)


See Also

Related threads from AoPS forum

  • [1] (This is a thread about what vectors are.)


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