Calculus II/Vector Algebra Operation

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Definitions of a vector[edit | edit source]

A vector is a mathematical concept that has both magnitude and direction. A vector is an object that has certain properties:

  • Magnitude (or length) denoted as A
  • Direction . denoted as a

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A vector of length X pointing from left to right horizontally

A vector of length X pointing from bottom to top vertically

From above, A vector of length X pointing from left to right horizontally

Addition of 2 vector[edit | edit source]

A Vector sum of 2 vectors

Example

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Substraction of 2 vector[edit | edit source]

A Vector difference of 2 vectors

Example

Multiplication by a scalar[edit | edit source]

Multiplication of a vector by a scalar has the effect of stretching or shrinking the vector (see Figure 2(b)).

You can form a unit vector that is parallel to by dividing by the length of the vector . Thus,