What is a vector?

Course subject(s) Vectors

A vector is used in geometry and physics to represent physical quantities that have both magnitude and direction. Think of physical quantities like velocity, movement, acceleration and force.

What is a vector?

What is a vector? A vector is often used in geometry and physics to represent physical quantities that have both magnitude and direction. Think of physical quantities like speed, movement, acceleration and force! In this video you learn vector notation, vector addition and multiplication with a scalar.

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