scalar

Meanings

• noun

  A measure of the magnitude of a physical quantity.

  - "The scalar value of the temperature is 30 degrees Celsius."
  - "The scalar product of two vectors is a scalar value."

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Variants

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scalar , scalars , dot product , inner product , scalar product , scalar products

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'scalare' meaning 'to scale' or 'to measure'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scalar' was first introduced in mathematics by the Italian mathematician Marquis de l'Hopital in the late 17th century.

2. In physics, scalar quantities are often represented by single values, whereas vector quantities require both magnitude and direction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vector: A mathematical object that has both magnitude and direction.

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Scalars are fundamental concepts in mathematics and physics. They are used to describe various physical quantities such as temperature, mass, and energy.

How to Memorize "scalar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler or a thermometer to understand the concept of a scalar as a measure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scalar' with the concept of measurement or magnitude.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scalars Scale' to remember the definition.

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