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I am taking a linear algebra course and an introductory physics course simultaneously, so I am curious about the connections between the two when it comes to vectors.
In beginning linear algebra, you typically study vectors in ## \Re^{2}## and ## \Re^{3}##. Are these the same vector spaces used in physics to represent physical quantities? Why does physics tend to emphasize the "magnitude and direction" aspect of the vector, while linear algebra emphasizes the "component" aspect of the vector?
In beginning linear algebra, you typically study vectors in ## \Re^{2}## and ## \Re^{3}##. Are these the same vector spaces used in physics to represent physical quantities? Why does physics tend to emphasize the "magnitude and direction" aspect of the vector, while linear algebra emphasizes the "component" aspect of the vector?