The Zero Vector and the Vector Inverse
The Zero Vector and Inverse Vectors
In previous articles, we've explored vectors as arrows representing displacement between two points. But what if a vector starts and ends at the same point? This special case leads us to the concept of the zero vector.
The zero vector, denoted as , has a length of 0. It doesn't have a defined direction, as it represents no displacement at all. You can think of it as a point rather than an arrow.
In this article, we'll explore the properties of the zero vector and introduce inverse vectors (also called negative vectors), which are analogous to negative numbers in scalar arithmetic.
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