FHSST Physics/Vectors/Importance

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Vectors
PGCE Comments - TO DO LIST - Introduction - Examples - Mathematical Properties - Addition - Components - Importance - Important Quantities, Equations, and Concepts

Do I really need to learn about vectors? Are they really useful?[edit | edit source]

Vectors are essential to do physics. Absolutely essential. This is an important warning. If something is essential we had better stop for a moment and make sure we understand it properly.