Vectors

Definition

Vectors are quantities that have both magnitude and direction. They are represented by arrows, where the length of the arrow represents the magnitude and the direction of the arrow represents the direction.

Related terms

Magnitude:

Magnitude refers to the size or quantity of a vector without considering its direction.

Direction:

Direction refers to the orientation or angle at which a vector points.

Scalar: Scalars are quantities that only have magnitude, such as temperature or mass.