
Scalar vs Vector: Explaining the Difference • Physics Forums
Jan 22, 2008 · A scalar function outputs a single value independent of coordinate changes, while a vector function returns a vector that depends on the coordinate system. Scalars are used in …
Understanding Velocity and Acceleration: Scalar vs Vector Quantities
Oct 21, 2012 · Velocity is a vector. Displacement is a scalar, since it measures the distance from some origin. if an object is going up is that when its acceleration is negative, and when that …
Difference between Scalar Function and Vector Function?
Nov 7, 2008 · The conversation also highlights that when n=1, a vector function can be interpreted as a scalar function due to the isomorphic relationship between R and R^1. Concrete …
Understanding Surface Integrals: Scalar vs. Vector Functions …
Jul 16, 2014 · Hello, We know that surface integrals come to the form of a surface integral of a scalar function over a surface and a vector field over a surface. First...
Work & Displacement: Scalar vs Vector - Physics Forums
Apr 27, 2016 · The discussion centers on the relationship between work, force, and displacement in physics, specifically addressing the misconception that zero net displacement equates to …
Is Time a Vector, Scalar, or Something Else Entirely?
Mar 5, 2007 · The discussion centers on the nature of time, specifically questioning whether it is a scalar or vector quantity. Participants agree that time is a scalar, measurable in various units, …
Are Current, Potential, and Potential Difference Scalar or Vector ...
Aug 31, 2009 · Hi Just wondering if someone can tell me if the following are scalar or vector quantities and why Current Potential Potential Difference Also, I'm wondering if we include …
Scalar fields/ Scalar functions / Vector fields / Vector functions ...
Nov 2, 2012 · I know that physically, they describe relationships whereby, for instance a vector field, for each point in three dimensional space (a "vector"), we have a "vector" which has a …
What is the difference between scalar and vector functions?
Mar 13, 2024 · Mar 4, 2011 #1 obing007 4 0 Hi all :) can anybody help me out in understanding scalar function and vector function? the difference between them Mathematics news on …
Flux Terminology: Scalar Flux vs. Flux Density in Different Contexts
Jun 1, 2020 · In surface integrals, the scalar result is referred to as flux, while the vector field is termed flux density, represented mathematically as ϕ = ∬ S F d S. Conversely, in contexts like …