Subtraction of Vectors

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Subtraction of Vectors

$$\vec a-\vec b=\vec a+(-\vec b)$$

In component form:

$$\vec a-\vec b=(a_1-b_1)\hat i+(a_2-b_2)\hat j+(a_3-b_3)\hat k$$

Usage

- Used to find relative displacement and difference between vectors.

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