FHSST Physics/Vectors/Importance

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Vectors
PGCE Comments - TO DO LIST - Introduction - Examples - Mathematical Properties - Addition - Components - Importance - Important Quantities, Equations, and Concepts

Do I really need to learn about vectors? Are they really useful? edit

Vectors are essential to do physics. Absolutely essential. This is an important warning. If something is essential we had better stop for a moment and make sure we understand it properly.