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why is vector division not possible?
Atizaz Ahmed said:why is vector division not possible?
We must distinguish between "is not possible" and "is not defined". For example, in the standard definition of a "vector space", the division of vectors is not defined . Some teachers may present this fact by saying that the division of vectors "is not possible" in order to advise their students not to waste their time trying to divide vectors when doing homework problems.Atizaz Ahmed said:why is vector division not possible?
Vector division is a mathematical operation that involves dividing one vector by another vector. It is used to find the ratio of two vectors and is often used in physics and engineering.
Vector division is not possible because vectors are not simply numbers, but have both magnitude and direction. This means that dividing one vector by another would result in a nonsensical answer, as there is no clear way to divide a direction by another direction.
Yes, there are alternatives to vector division that are used in vector mathematics. One alternative is to use the dot product, which results in a scalar quantity rather than a vector. Another alternative is to use cross products, which results in a vector perpendicular to both original vectors.
Yes, vectors can be multiplied, but not in the traditional sense of multiplication. Multiplying two vectors results in a new vector that is a combination of both original vectors, taking into account their magnitudes and directions.
Vector division is not commonly used in practical applications due to its limitations. However, it may be used in theoretical mathematics or in certain physics problems where it is necessary to find the ratio of two vectors.