3.1 - Representation of vectors
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What is a vector?
💡 Hint: Think about how a force is represented.
Describe the significance of coordinate systems in vector representation.
💡 Hint: Recall the alignment of vectors.
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What is a vector?
💡 Hint: Consider what a force acts as.
The stress tensor is dependent on the choice of planes used in its derivation.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of the stress tensor.
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Given a vector represented in a standard coordinate system, derive its representation in a rotated coordinate system and explain the implications of this change in terms of stresses.
💡 Hint: Consider how trigonometric functions relate the two coordinate systems.
Design a simple experiment to demonstrate how the representation of a stress tensor might differ based on the outside loading conditions of a material.
💡 Hint: Make sure to visualize the stress tensor in tabular form based on readings obtained.
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