Vector Components

Definition

Vector components refer to the individual parts of a vector that represent its magnitude and direction along specific axes. They are typically represented as horizontal and vertical components.

Related terms

Magnitude:

The magnitude of a vector refers to its size or length, regardless of its direction.

Direction:

The direction of a vector refers to the angle at which it is pointing in relation to a reference axis.

Resultant Vector:

The resultant vector is the sum or combination of two or more vectors. It represents their combined effect in terms of both magnitude and direction.