I just started reading about vectors. For the vector [[x_1],[x_2],[0]] (where x_1,x_2 != 0) I know we have [[x_1],[x_2],[0]] in RR^3. But because the vector is on the xy-plane, I wonder is it correct to say [[x_1],[x_2],[0]] in RR^2? and why?

Davirnoilc

Davirnoilc

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2022-11-04

I just started reading about vectors. For the vector [ x 1 x 2 0 ] (where x 1 , x 2 0) I know we have [ x 1 x 2 0 ] R 3 . But because the vector is on the xy-plane, I wonder is it correct to say [ x 1 x 2 0 ] R 2 ? and why?

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dilettato5t1

dilettato5t1

Beginner2022-11-05Added 25 answers

No.
[ x 1 x 2 0 ] R 3 , [ x 1 x 2 ] R 2
The third coordinate is there.
It avoid confusion and makes it clear which space are you working on.

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