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OpenStudy (anonymous):
Can anyone explain vectors to me please?
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OpenStudy (turingtest):
what you are used to thinking of as a number is called a scalar a vector is a different kind of mathematical construct often represented by an arrow in space what makes it essentially different than a scalar number is that is has both a length (magnitude) and a direction
OpenStudy (turingtest):
\[1,1.358\times10^7,\sqrt3,\pi\]these are all scalars, but vector are more like so|dw:1338180068220:dw|
OpenStudy (turingtest):
the length of the vector is some number, and its direction can be defined by some angle theta
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