of: a point in space (relative to a specified coordinate system)
is: the vector which connects the origin of the coordinate system to the point. [M2.5, P2.1, P2.7]
is: a special class of displacement (i.e. displacement from the origin of the specified coordinate system.) [M2.5, P2.1, P2.7]
has magnitude: equal to the distance from the origin to the point. [M2.5, P2.1, P2.7]
has direction: along the line from the origin to the point. [M2.5, P2.1, P2.7]
has components: equal to the position coordinates of the point, so (in two-dimensions)
[P2.2]
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