The word vector is synonymous with geometric vector.
Symbols
- Vectors are indicated by lowercase letters topped by an arrow, like this: \(\overrightarrow{u}\) or \(\overrightarrow{v}\).
- Vectors can also be indicated by a segment identifying its two end points, such as: \(\overrightarrow{\textrm{AB}}\) ou \(\overrightarrow{\textrm{CD}}\)