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3 - Representation of vectors and second order tensors in a coordinate system

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a vector?

💡 Hint: Think about direction and size.

Question 2

Easy

How does a vector change when represented in different coordinate systems?

💡 Hint: Consider how we express it mathematically.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the representation of a vector depend on?

  • The magnitude only
  • The coordinate system
  • The physical situation

💡 Hint: Consider how a position changes depending on your view.

Question 2

The stress tensor is a type of what?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of tensors versus scalars.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given two coordinate systems and a defined vector, derive its representation in the new system and discuss the implications.

💡 Hint: Think about angles and coordinate direction changes.

Question 2

If you had a cube and measured stress on all faces, how would you calculate the stress tensor from these measurements?

💡 Hint: Use the equations for normal σ and shear τ components.

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