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What do you understand by vector?


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Vector:

  1. In physics, a vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
  2. It is typically represented by an arrow with the same direction as the quantity and a length proportional to the magnitude of the quantity.
  3. A vector, while having magnitude and direction, does not have a position.
  4. Vectors are commonly used to describe displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, and so on.

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