Which of the following is a property of a vector? O It is invariant to neither translation nor rotation of coordinates. O It is invariant to translation and rotation of coordinates. O None of the given choices. O It is invariant to translation but not rotation of coordinates. O It is invariant to rotation but not translation of coordinates.

Which of the following is a property of a vector? O It is invariant to neither translation nor rotation of coordinates. O It is invariant to translation and rotation of coordinates. O None of the given choices. O It is invariant to translation but not rotation of coordinates. O It is invariant to rotation but not translation of coordinates.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter3: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 70PQ

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