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roger
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Hi
what are the differences between affine and vector spaces ?
Please can you give me examples.
thanks
roger
what are the differences between affine and vector spaces ?
Please can you give me examples.
thanks
roger
An affine space is a mathematical concept that represents a set of points and directions in space, without a fixed origin. It is a generalization of Euclidean space, which includes a fixed origin point. In an affine space, the geometric relationships between points and directions remain the same even if the entire space is translated or rotated.
A vector space is a mathematical concept that represents a set of vectors and operations that can be performed on them, such as addition and scalar multiplication. It is a fundamental concept in linear algebra and is used to model physical quantities that have both magnitude and direction, such as velocity and force.
The main difference between an affine space and a vector space is that an affine space does not have a fixed origin point, while a vector space does. In an affine space, only relative positions and directions are important, whereas in a vector space, the absolute values of vectors matter.
In an affine space, vectors are represented as directed line segments connecting two points. These points do not have to have a specific origin, and the vector can be moved freely in the space without changing its direction or magnitude.
Affine and vector spaces have many applications in science and engineering, including computer graphics, robotics, physics, and economics. They are used to model and analyze various systems, such as the movement of objects in space, economic market trends, and 3D animations.