What is a vector

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A vector is a mathematical object that has both magnitude (size or length) and direction. It is often represented graphically by an arrow.

For example, displacement is a vector quantity. If you walk 5 meters east, your displacement is a vector with a magnitude of 5 meters and a direction of east. Speed, on the other hand, is a scalar quantity because it only has magnitude (e.g., 5 meters per second) and no direction.

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