Division of Vector: Learn How to Perform A/B Expression

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kishanachanta said:
ok.In physics we have famous formula given by Isssac Newton as F=ma where F(force) and a(accelerartion) are two vectors..if we wish to find out the value for the mass how can we divide these two vectors... means the resultant for divison of two vectors is a scalar.. i am confused...
No, you got the magnitude of the vectors, that's why you get a scalar.

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A simple way I haven't tested yet is to try to make the problem like long division.

Remember that long division implies some multiplication,

and dialectical guesswork. Good luck :)!