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The use of vectors in mathematics and science provides a method of generalising results from two dimensions into three dimensions, which might otherwise be difficult to visualise. The use of vectors is often thought to be difficult, but if you follow the rules they are very straightforward.
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© 1996 Geoff Buckwell
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Buckwell, G. (1996). Vectors. In: Mastering Advanced Pure Mathematics. Macmillan Master Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13551-6_11
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