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Multiplying Vectors by a Scalar

Scalar Multiplication

Scalar Multiplication

(i) Multiplying the vector $A$ by the scalar $a=0.5$ yields the vector $B$ which is half as long. (ii) Multiplying the vector $A$ by 3 triples its length. (iii) Doubling the mass (scalar) doubles the force (vector) of gravity.

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    "Sunil Kumar Singh, Scalar (Dot) Product. March 12, 2014."
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