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Parts of a Vector. . . . Tip The arrowhead end of the vector.. Tail The beginning (non-arrowhead) of the vector.. . . Like a comet or an arrow. Vector Representation. Vectors are represented by an arrowThe length of the arrow reflects the magnitudeThe angular position of the arrow represents t
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1. Vectors in Biomechanical Analysis Vectors represent dynamic action Vectors have two defining characteristics: Magnitude – The size or value Direction 65 MPH is speed (scalar.) Also: mass, volume, density 65 MPH due east is a vector Velocity, force, acceleration, momentum