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a physical quantity which is neither vector nor scalar. is this correct definition:
pls elaborate ur ideas and suggestions.
pls elaborate ur ideas and suggestions.
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sphyics said:a physical quantity which i neither vector nor scalar. is this correct definition:
pls elaborate ur ideas and suggestions.
sphyics said:a physical quantity which i neither vector nor scalar. is this correct definition:
pls elaborate ur ideas and suggestions.
Oh! now after contemplating, i think my question was vague!a physical quantity which is neither vector nor scalar.
and MI is a tensor quantity. i need more help in understanding how MI is considerd as a tensor quantity.a tensor quantity is a physical quantity which has no specified direction but different values in different directions.
A tensor quantity is a mathematical concept used in physics and engineering to describe physical quantities that have multiple components that can change as the coordinate system changes. Essentially, it is a way to represent and analyze physical quantities that have both magnitude and direction, such as force or stress.
Scalar quantities have only magnitude and no direction, while vector quantities have both magnitude and direction. Tensor quantities have multiple components that can change with the coordinate system, unlike scalar and vector quantities which have fixed components.
Some examples of tensor quantities in the real world include stress and strain in materials, fluid velocity and acceleration in fluid mechanics, and electromagnetic fields in electromagnetism. Essentially, any physical quantity that has multiple components that can change with the coordinate system can be described as a tensor quantity.
Tensor quantities are used extensively in physics and engineering to describe and analyze physical phenomena. They are especially useful in fields such as mechanics, electromagnetism, and fluid dynamics, where physical quantities often have multiple components that can change with the coordinate system.
Yes, there are different types of tensor quantities, such as covariant and contravariant tensors, symmetric and antisymmetric tensors, and tensors of different ranks. Each type has its own properties and transformations, making them useful for different applications in science and engineering.