Which notation is the proper way to write vector quantities?

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The proper notation for writing vector quantities in physics is to use unit vectors with hats, as exemplified by the format 5.0 â + 3.6 â - 8.4 â m/s. The discussion clarifies that while some variations exist, such as using parentheses or omitting the hat, the standard and most accepted notation includes the hat symbol above the unit vectors. This ensures clarity and adherence to conventional physics notation.

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What' the proper way to write vector notation? For a force...
(10 N)i + (5 N)j + (6 N)k
or are the brackets not standard and I can just go like this when I can indicate the superscript arrow above the unit vectors
10 Ni + 5 Nj + 6 Nk
I'm not exactly sure and was hoping someone could tell which is correct
thanks
 
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i wasn't sure weather or not to place this in the advanced physics section sorry if I should of
 
My physics textbook had, for instance, a velocity written as [itex]5.0 \hat{i} + 3.6 \hat{j} - 8.4 \hat{z}[/itex] m/s. That is, numbers followed by unit vector letters with hats on them and after all three, the unit.
 

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