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Is a vector necessarily changed if it is rotated through an angle?

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Is a vector necessarily changed if it is rotated through an angle?

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No. A vector is different if its rotation is any angle other than a multiple of 360° or 2π radians. It does not change even when rotated through multiples of 360°, though. The direction will remain the same as it is merely making complete circles.

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Chapter 2: Physics and Mathematics - Short Answers [Page 27]

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