radius vector

Meanings

• noun

  A vector in Euclidean space that specifies the center and the distance to a point or a region.

  - "The radius vector of a circle points to the center from any given point on the circle."
  - "In physics, the radius vector of a particle's motion describes both its position and velocity."

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Variants

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radii vectores , radius vector

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin 'radius' meaning 'ray' or 'spoke'.

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Trivia

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1. The radius vector is often represented by the letter 'r'.

2. In three-dimensional space, the radius vector can be represented by three components: x, y, and z.

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1. Vector: A mathematical object that has both magnitude and direction.

2. Euclidean space: A geometric space with the properties of the Euclidean plane or Euclidean 3-space.

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In mathematics and physics, the radius vector plays a crucial role in various applications, including calculating distances, determining angles, and describing motion.

How to Memorize "radius vector"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle with a center point and a radius extending from the center to any point on the circle. The radius vector points from the center to that point.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a ray of light originating from a central point, extending in all directions. This ray represents the radius vector.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Reaches out from the center' to help remember the meaning of radius vector.

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