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Vector field

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A vector field is a mathematical construct that assigns a vector to every point in a space. It can be thought of as a way to represent spatial variations in a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. Vector fields are widely used in physics and engineering to model phenomena such as fluid flow, electromagnetic fields, and gravitational fields, among others.

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Vector field by Ciro Santilli 37 Updated 2025-07-16
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A function:
Rm→Rn
(1)
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