Mathematical background 4 p. 195Vectors
- Peter Atkins, Peter AtkinsLincoln College
- Julio de PaulaJulio de PaulaChemistry Lewis & Clark College
- , and Ronald FriedmanRonald FriedmanIndiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne
Abstract
A scalar physical property (such as temperature) in general varies through space and is represented by a single value at each point of space. A vector physical property (such as the electric field strength) also varies through space, but in general...