Representation of a Vector

Representation of a Vector

A vector is represented by a directed line segment:

$$\overrightarrow{AB}$$

where $$a$$ is the initial point and $$b$$ is the terminal point.

Terminology

- Initial point: Starting point of the vector.

- Terminal point: Ending point of the vector.

- Direction: Direction from initial point toward terminal point.

Usage

- Used to represent displacement and other directed quantities geometrically.