Representing Vectors in 3D Space

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the representation of vectors in 3D space, specifically identifying which of several statements about vector representation is incorrect.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to determine the incorrect statement by elimination and are questioning the meaning of operations involving vectors, particularly the implications of multiplying vectors.

Discussion Status

Some participants are exploring the implications of different types of vector multiplication, such as the dot product, and considering how this affects the validity of the statements presented. There is no explicit consensus on the correct answer yet.

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Participants are working under the constraints of the problem as stated, with no additional information provided about the definitions or contexts of the terms used in the statements.

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Homework Statement



In 3D space a full vector can be represented I. All the following except
A. In Cartesian vector form
B.As a magnitude times a unit vector
C. As a Cartesian vector times a unit vector
D. As magnitude with coordinate angles

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The Attempt at a Solution


I say the answer is reason being I found all the other statements correct therefore I solve by elimination of variables. Any help would be g greatly appreciated and verification for my answer.
 
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Tiven white said:

Homework Statement



In 3D space a full vector can be represented I. All the following except
A. In Cartesian vector form
B.As a magnitude times a unit vector
C. As a Cartesian vector times a unit vector
D. As magnitude with coordinate angles

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I say the answer is reason being I found all the other statements correct therefore I solve by elimination of variables. Any help would be g greatly appreciated and verification for my answer.

What does a vector times a vector mean? Think about that.
 
Dick said:
What does a vector times a vector mean? Think about that.


Is the answer c due to the fact that the vector times a vector can produce a scalar
 
Tiven white said:
Is the answer c due to the fact that the vector times a vector can produce a scalar

Depends on what the problem means by 'times'. If the only product you know about is the dot product, then yes, answer c is certainly a candidate for elimination.
 

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