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7) and where Vj are the components of a vector V relative to a mutually perpendicular unit vector set ni (i = 1, 2, 3). 6) In this equation, i has one of the values 1, 2, or 3. If i is 1, the right side of the equation reduces to V1; if i is 2, the right side becomes V2; and, if i is 3, the right side is V3. Therefore, the right side is simply Vi. 7) The Kronecker delta function may then be interpreted as an index operator, substituting an i for the j, thus the name substitution symbol. 10 Review of Matrix Procedures In continuing our review of vector algebra, it is helpful to recall the elementary procedures in matrix algebra.
1, so that minus signs do not appear in the equations with cyclic indices, the system is said to be “right-handed” or dextral. Alternatively, when the indices are anticyclic and minus signs do not occur, the system is said to be “left-handed” or sinistral. 2 shows an example of a sinistral system. In this book we will always use right-handed systems. Next, consider the vector product of a vector A with a sum of vectors B + C. Let D be the resultant of B and C, and let nA be a unit vector parallel to and with the same sense as A.
9) We can interpret this result as the “projection” of A onto L. Indeed, suppose we express A in terms of two components: one parallel to L, called A, and the other perpendicular to L, called A⊥. 1 Mutually perpendicular unit vectors. 2 Vector A, line L, and unit vector n. 11) To further develop these components, let a vector C be the resultant (sum) of vectors A and B. 3, and let n be a unit vector parallel to L. Let A and B be the projection points of the heads of A and B onto L, as shown. Then, from Eq.