4.26 A vector has magnitude and direction. Does it have a location in space? Can it vary with time? Will two equal vectors a and b at different locations in space necessarily have identical physical effects? Give examples in support of your answer.

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Vishal Baghel | Contributor-Level 10

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4.26 Yes and No

A vector in space has no distinct location. The reason behind this is that a vector stays unchanged when it displaces in a way that its direction and magnitude do not change.

A vector changes with time. For instance, the velocity vector of a ball moving with a specific speed fluctuates

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