Scalar Functions Explained - 65 characters

[ssrtac]

scalar functions :(

First of all I'm sorry for posting new thread about for this simple topic.
I know scalars are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude or numerical values.

For example i setx related scalar function and named it f(x) suppose that f(x)=5
and how about if i want to set 2-dimensional scalar function? Can we say f(x,y)=5 is scalar function? May anyone exemplify me x-related and (x,y)-related scalar functions?

Thanks in advance have a nice day.

 

[Dale]

Yes, sometimes f(x,y,z,t) would be called a scalar field.

 

[ssrtac]

Yes, sometimes f(x,y,z,t) would be called a scalar field.

ok thanks:)

now , i have a question about vectors.. if AxB=AxC
then is it right to say that B=C ?

(where A,B,C are three vectors)

 

[mathman]

Not necessarily. For example let C=B + A. AxA=0.

 

[ssrtac]

Not necessarily. For example let C=B + A. AxA=0.

wow! thank you so much.

with my best regards
sertac