Vectors

Vector

Quantity that has a magnitude, a sense and a direction.
The word vector is synonymous with geometric vector.

Symbols

  • Vectors are indicated by lowercase letters topped by an arrow, like this: [latex]\overrightarrow{u}[/latex] or [latex]\overrightarrow{v}[/latex].
  • Vectors can also be indicated by a segment identifying its two end points, such as: [latex]\overrightarrow{\textrm{AB}}[/latex] ou [latex]\overrightarrow{\textrm{CD}}[/latex]

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