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3D Vectors
Extension of 2D vectors (See Chapters 1.1 and 1.2→)
2 characteristic properties:
Can be placed anywhere in space and still be same vector
If the vector is placed at the origin, it points to a unique point in space.
Notation
Generally,
Friday, November 19, 2010
Operations
Application: Work
Projections
Same rules apply:
- Scalar projection (component) of b onto a
- Vector projection of b onto a