Wednesday, July 14, 2010

What is Vector and its types.

In this lesson let me share with you on what is vector and its major types to be followed. Have fun while learning.
Introduction for vectors:
Vector algebra is widely used in the study of certain type of problems in Geometry, Mechanics, Engineering and other branches of Applied Mathematics. Physical quantities are divided into two categories
· scalar quantities
· vector quantities
Scalar: A quantity which has only magnitude is said to be a scalar. It doesn't have any fixed direction or space.
Vector: A quantity which has both magnitude and direction is said to be a vector.
Examples on vector: momentum, force, velocity, acceleration, weight etc.
Types of Vector
Following are the few steps of vector
Zero or Null Vector
Unit vector
Collinear or Parallel vectors
Coplanar vectors

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