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    Prologue On Vectors and Scalars.: A Vector Pointing From Atob

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    Vectors and scalars are two categories of mathematical quantities used to describe motion in physics. Scalars are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude alone, while vectors are quantities that require both a magnitude and direction to be fully described. Examples of scalars include time, mass, and temperature, while examples of vectors include displacement, velocity, and force. Calculus expands on algebra by finding patterns between equations in the same way that algebra finds patterns between numbers. It allows questions about how equations change and accumulate over time to be addressed.

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    Prologue On Vectors and Scalars.: A Vector Pointing From Atob

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    Vectors and scalars are two categories of mathematical quantities used to describe motion in physics. Scalars are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude alone, while vectors are quantities that require both a magnitude and direction to be fully described. Examples of scalars include time, mass, and temperature, while examples of vectors include displacement, velocity, and force. Calculus expands on algebra by finding patterns between equations in the same way that algebra finds patterns between numbers. It allows questions about how equations change and accumulate over time to be addressed.

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    Vectors and scalars are two categories of mathematical quantities used to describe motion in physics. Scalars are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude alone, while vectors are quantities that require both a magnitude and direction to be fully described. Examples of scalars include time, mass, and temperature, while examples of vectors include displacement, velocity, and force. Calculus expands on algebra by finding patterns between equations in the same way that algebra finds patterns between numbers. It allows questions about how equations change and accumulate over time to be addressed.

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    PROLOGUE ON VECTORS AND

    SCALARS.
    Physics is a mathematical science. The underlying concepts and
    principles have a mathematical basis. Throughout the course of our study
    of physics, we will encounter a variety of concepts that have a
    mathematical basis associated with them. While our emphasis will often
    be upon the conceptual nature of physics, we will give considerable and
    persistent attention to its mathematical aspect.

    The mathematical quantities that are used to describe the motion of


    objects can be divided into two categories. The quantity is either a
    vector or a scalar. These two categories can be distinguished from
    one another by their distinct definitions:
     Scalars are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude (or
    numerical value) alone.
     Vectors are quantities that are fully described by both a
    magnitude and a direction.


     A vector pointing from A to B
     In mathematics, physics and engineering, a Euclidean
    vector (sometimes called a geometric or spatial vector, or as here
    simply a vector) is a geometric object that has magnitude (or length)
    and direction. Vectors can be added to other vectors according
    to vector algebra. A Euclidean vector is frequently represented by a line
    segment with a definite direction, or graphically as an arrow,
    connecting an initial point A with a terminal point B, and denoted

    by

    A scalar or scalar quantity in physics is a physical quantity that can be


    described by a single element of a number field such as a real number,
    often accompanied by units of measurement. A scalar is usually said to be
    a physical quantity that only has magnitude and no other characteristics.
    PROLOGUE ON ELEMENTARY
    CALCULUS
    Some define calculus as “the branch of mathematics that
    deals with limits and the differentiation and integration of
    functions of one or more variables”. It’s correct, but not
    helpful for beginners.

    Here’s my take: Calculus does to algebra what algebra did to


    arithmetic.

     Arithmetic is about manipulating numbers (addition,


    multiplication, etc.).

     Algebra finds patterns between numbers: a^2 + b^2 =


    c^2 is a famous relationship, describing the sides of a
    right triangle. Algebra finds entire sets of numbers — if
    you know a and b, you can find c.

     Calculus finds patterns between equations: you can see


    how one equation (circumference = 2 * pi * r) relates to
    a similar one (area = pi * r^2).

    Using calculus, we can ask all sorts of questions:

     How does an equation grow and shrink? Accumulate


    over time?
     When does it reach its highest/lowest point?
     How do we use variables that are constantly changing?
    (Heat, motion, populations, …).
     And much, much more!

    Algebra & calculus are a problem-solving duo: calculus finds


    new equations, and algebra solves them. Like evolution,
    calculus expands your understanding of how Nature works.

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