What is the meaning of i, j, k in vectors? - Physics Forums
Nov 4, 2005 · Vectors can be broken into i j and k, representing the x y and z axes, respectively. Basically it's a more standard way of expressing vectors without any relative angles. For …
Why are I, J, and K used for unit vectors? - Physics Forums
Mar 18, 2011 · [tex]{\hat i},{\hat j},{\hat k}[/tex] are the unit vectors for Cartesian coordinates only. They are constant vectors. 2. Unit vectors have no units because they just signify direction. 4. …
Adding the vectors ijk notation - Physics Forums
Feb 17, 2013 · Add the following 3 displacement vectors and give the answer in ijk notation and in magnitude and direction format. A = 3i - 3j m B = i - 4j m C = -2i + 5j m. Then I have to do a …
Why do mathematicians use i, j, and k to represent unit vectors in ...
Jun 4, 2009 · For one thing, ijk=-1. One consequence: ij=k, jk=i, and ki=j. Another consequence is that multiplication in the quaternions is not commutative. Hamilton described his quaternions …
Cross product by epsilon ijk method - Physics Forums
Mar 6, 2010 · Homework Statement I need to calculate Ax(BxC) -A, B, C are vectors, apart from bac-cab rule, I need to get it by epsilon ijk -Following I will note it by e(ijk). Homework …
Why Use i, j, and k as Unit Vectors Instead of x, y, and z?
Jun 20, 2011 · Why are i, j, and k perfered in many texts to represent the 3 spatial dimensions instead of (what seems to me to be more intuitive) x, y, and z?
Proving Parallelograms: ABCDEFGH with IJK - Physics Forums
Aug 28, 2005 · Hello :D ABCDEFGH is a cube with a side of 3cm. The points I and J are defined by: vector BI = 1/5 of vector BF vector CJ = 4/5 of vector CG The plan (EIJ) cuts line ...
Left-Handed Coordinate System: Unit Vectors i,j,k - Physics Forums
Dec 15, 2009 · Left-Handed Coordinate System: Unit Vectors i,j,k Thread starter qwerty11; Start date Dec 15, 2009; Tags
What comes after (i hat j hat k hat) - Physics Forums
Dec 25, 2010 · It is a bit difficult to wrap your mind, but it is not impossible.Regarding the names i hat, j hat, k hat: Those are far from the only names used to describe the canonical R 3 unit …
Help! Understanding Adding/Subtracting Vectors in i, j, k - Physics …
Sep 10, 2010 · I am studying for a test I have on Monday and in my class we briefly went over adding and subtracting vectors in the y, x, and z components or in other words the i, j, and k. …