Vector-valued functions

Definition

Vector-valued functions are functions that output vectors instead of scalars. They take in a parameter (usually denoted as t) and produce a vector with multiple components.

Related terms

Parametric equations: Equations that express variables in terms of one or more parameters.

Velocity vector: A vector that represents an object's speed and direction of motion.

Acceleration vector: A vector that represents how an object's velocity changes over time.