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Title:

Vectors

Url:

http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Svector.htm

Creator:

Stern, David P. (David Peter), 1931-

Publisher:

David P. Stern

Description: This web page, authored and curated by David P. Stern, introduces vectors as an extension of numbers having both magnitude and direction. The initial motivation is to describe velocity but the material includes a general discussion of vector algebra and an application to forces for the inclined plane. The page contains links to a related lesson plan and further opportunities to explore vectors. This is part of the extensive web site "From Stargazers to Starships", that uses space exploration and space science to introduce topics in physics and astronomy. Translations in Spanish and French are available.

LC Classification:

Science -- Mathematics -- Algebra -- Linear and multilinear algebra. Matrices -- Vector and tensor algebra
Science -- Physics -- Descriptive and experimental mechanics -- Dynamics. Motion -- Velocity. Speed
Science -- Physics -- Electricity and magnetism -- Electricity -- Special topics, A-Z -- Vector theory
Science -- Physics -- Force and energy (General)

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Mathematics -- Algebra

Key Concept:

Physics -- Force
Physics -- Motion
Physics -- Speed
Physics -- Vectors
Mathematics -- Algebra

Date Issued:

2006-03-24

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English
French
Spanish

Rights:

Dr. David P. Stern

Access Rights:

Free access

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