The discussion revolves around the concept of cosine in relation to vectors, specifically questioning the validity of statements regarding the cosine of a vector and its relationship to components and magnitude.
The discussion is active with participants questioning the original statement about cosine and its application to vectors. Some participants express confusion about the terminology and the nature of the question being posed, while others clarify that cosine is defined for angles rather than vectors.
There is a lack of clarity regarding the original question and the definitions being used, leading to varied interpretations of the statements about cosine and vectors.
That is the ?,its a true or falseharuspex said:What exactly was the original question?
What statement is true or false?Tiven white said:That is the ?,its a true or false
The cosine of a vector is equal to the opposite over its magnitude.
NascentOxygen said:What statement is true or false?
If this really is the statement, I would not say it was either "true" or "false". I would just say it is non-sense! The function "cosine" is not [g]defined[/b] for vectors, only for angles or numbers. Further, saying "the opposite" is non-sense. "Opposite" is an adjective not a noun and cannot take the article "the".Tiven white said:Homework Statement
The cosine of a vector is equal to the opposite over its magnitude.
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the cosine is the ratio of the adjacent to the hypothenuse this is why i say it "came' is incorrect.
supposed to mean?Tiven white said:this is why i say it "came' is incorrect.
vela said:Just out of curiosity, what is
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supposed to mean?
Clearly, OP is a little confused.vela said:Wouldn't that be correct?
NascentOxygen said:Clearly, OP is a little confused.
Definitely false.Tiven white said:The question was asking whether the statement ' cosine means the y component of a vector over its magnitude'.
Is this true or false?