Nemeth Code for Math and Science- Vector Arrows – Omit or Not

[Mary Mosley]

In the Enclosed Example:

a) The author DOES NOT specifically refer to arrows as a notational device.
b) Admittedly these vectors are shown as italicized instead of bold.
c) Identical arrows are used throughout.

QUESTION: Is it permissible to omit the arrows and bold these vectors?

_% _;,p_;,q _:

Or must the 5-step rule be applied?

_% ",p,q<$33@o] _:

Attachments:

You must be logged in to view attached files.

[kdejute]

Good day, Mary.

Thank you for your question.

In short, no.

The vectors in your example are the lowercase, bold letters. A vector is a single quantity–often denoted by one letter–having direction as well as magnitude.

The pairs of capital letters with a single-barb right-pointing arrow are line segments. And I believe your Nemeth Code notation for those with the arrows is spot on (for example: _% ",p,q<$33@o] _:)

Please let us know if you need anything more or different.

–Kyle

[Author]

Posts