A vector function of position in space is a function
which associates with each point
in space a definite
vector. The function may be broken up into its three components
Examples of vector functions are very numerous in physics.
Already the function
has occurred. At each point of
space
has in general a definite vector value. In mechanics
of rigid bodies
the velocity
of each point of the body is a
vector function of the position of the point. Fluxes of heat,
electricity, magnetic force, fluids, etc., are all vector functions
of position in space.
The scalar
operator
may be applied to a vector function
to yield another vector function.
Let
and
Then
and
more to come..
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