Homonym: vectors (Direction)
A vector is a mathematical object that has both a magnitude and a direction. It is often represented as an arrow, where the length of the arrow indicates the magnitude and the arrowhead shows the direction. Vectors are commonly used in physics and engineering to represent quantities like force, velocity, and displacement.
In a coordinate system, vectors can be expressed using components, such as x and y in two dimensions. For example, a vector can be written as (3, 4), indicating it moves 3 units in the x direction and 4 units in the y direction. This representation helps in performing calculations and understanding the vector's behavior in space.