Vector

Object with magnitude and direction.

vector quantity

In physics and mathematics, a vector is an object with both magnitude and direction. Vectors are used to represent quantities that have both size and direction, such as velocity or force.

/ˈvɛktər/

From Latin 'vectus', past participle of 'vehere' meaning 'to carry, transport'.

A vector is like an arrow that shows how far and in what direction something moves, like a soccer ball kicked across the field.

Vectors are used in computer graphics to represent directions and magnitudes
Physicists use vectors to describe forces and motion
Ancient Greek philosophers like Aristotle explored the concept of magnitude and direction

What is a vector? It's a quantity with both magnitude and direction
How are vectors used? They represent displacement, velocity, and force
Can vectors be added? Yes, they can be added together to find a resultant vector

magnitude and direction

mathematical object physical quantity

displacement velocity force

magnitude direction

mathematical object physical quantity