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Describe a vector and how it is used

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Ilia_Sergeevich [38]3 years ago

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Answer:

Vectors are used in science to describe anything that has both a direction and a magnitude. They are usually drawn as pointed arrows, the length of which represents the vector's magnitude.

Explanation:

They are usually drawn as pointed arrows, the length of which represents

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