Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
What is a vector?
A
An abstract data type used to represent properties that have both direction and magnitude
2
Q
How can vectors be represented?
A
As a list As a 1-D array As a dictionary Graphically Using set notation
3
Q
Name 4 operations that can be applied to vectors?
A
Vector addition/subtraction
Scalar-vector multiplication
Convex combination of 2 vectors
Dot or scalar product of 2 vectors
4
Q
What 2 sets do vectors contain components from?
A
Real numbers (R) or Integers (Z)