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Mathematics

Vectors in Mathematics

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Vectors aren't just arrows for physics — they can represent anything from forces to financial data, and even words in natural language processing.

Why this is interesting

You've probably used a map to find the shortest route between two points. But what if you needed to describe not just how far, but in which direction? That's where vectors come in.