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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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...

  5. 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 …

  6. 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, …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. 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 …