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Homework Statement
If t_{ab} are the components of a symmetric tensor and v_a are the components of a vector, show that if:
[tex] v_{(a}t_{bc)} = 0 [/tex]
then either the symmetric tensor or the vector = 0.
Let me know if you are not familiar with the totally symmetric notation.
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The Attempt at a Solution
You can write out the 6 terms in the equation above and then reduce it to 3 terms through the symmetry of the tensor but I am not sure where to go from there.