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cscott
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I have two vectors in the form [tex]\vec{v} = v_x \^{i} + v_y \^{j} + v_z \^{k}[/tex]. What's the easiest way to find the distance between them?
How Do You Calculate the Distance Between Two Vectors?
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The discussion revolves around calculating the distance between two vectors represented in component form, specifically in three-dimensional space.
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- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification
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- The original poster inquires about the easiest method to determine the distance between two vectors. Some participants reference previous discussions for potential answers, while others acknowledge realizations about the relationship between vector subtraction and distance.
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The conversation includes acknowledgment of insights regarding the calculation of distance through vector subtraction. However, there is no explicit consensus or detailed exploration of the underlying concepts at this stage.
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marlon
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Err, goto yuor other post, the answer is there.
The distance of two vectors (expressed in their components [tex](v_x,v_y,v_z)[/tex]) is just the magnitude of the vector you get after subtracting them. You are doing this in your other post.
marlon
The distance of two vectors (expressed in their components [tex](v_x,v_y,v_z)[/tex]) is just the magnitude of the vector you get after subtracting them. You are doing this in your other post.
marlon
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cscott
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yeah I just realized this but you beat me to it
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marlon
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no problemo amigocscott said:yeah I just realized this but you beat me to it
marlon
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