The discussion revolves around understanding vector coordinates and the concept of points associated with vectors. Participants explore whether it is possible to determine specific points from given vector coordinates without using the origin as a reference point.
Participants express disagreement regarding the ability to identify specific points from vector coordinates. Some assert that it is not possible, while others seek clarification on the concept of vectors and their representation.
The discussion highlights the ambiguity in defining points associated with vectors and the implications of using the origin as a reference. The nature of vectors as directed quantities is also a focal point, but the limitations of the discussion regarding specific points remain unresolved.
Do you mean, is there a way to find P and Q? No.jhosamelly said:Is there a way to know the points if I only have the vector coordinates and I can't use the origin as one of the points? For example, if I have vec(PQ) <-1,4,-5> . Is there a way to know the points of this vector?
Yes. That's what I mean. Thanks for your reply. i thought I got it wrong. :)haruspex said:Do you mean, is there a way to find P and Q? No.