key term - Vector-valued function

Definition

A vector-valued function is a mathematical function that takes one or more input variables and outputs a vector. In other words, it assigns a vector to each value of the input variable(s).

Related terms

Derivative:

The derivative of a vector-valued function represents its instantaneous rate of change at any given point.

Position:

Position refers to an object's location in space relative to a reference point.

Scalar Function: A scalar function is similar to a regular mathematical function that takes one or more inputs and outputs a single scalar value (a real number).