2. Vectors in Multiple Dimensions

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Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS 200)

In this lecture, Professor Shankar discusses motion in more than one dimension. Vectors are introduced and discussed in multiple dimensions. Vector magnitude and direction are also explained. Null vectors, minus vectors, unit and velocity vectors are discussed along with their properties. Finally, several specific problems are solved to demonstrate how vectors can be added, and problems of projectile motion are expounded.

00:00 - Chapter 1. Review of Motion at Constant Acceleration
04:45 - Chapter 2. Vector Motion 2D Space: Properties
22:57 - Chapter 3. Choice of Basis Axis and Vector Transformation
38:20 - Chapter 4. Velocity Vectors: Derivatives of Displacement Vectors
43:40 - Chapter 5. Derivatives of Vectors: Application to Circular Motion
54:00 - Chapter 6. Projectile Motion

Complete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.edu


This course was recorded in Fall 2006.