Scalar Multiplication (original) (raw)
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Scalar multiplication refers to the multiplication of a vector by a constant 
, producing a vector in the same (for 
) or opposite (for 
) direction but of different length. Scalar multiplication is indicated in the Wolfram Language by placing a scalar next to a vector (with or without an optional asterisk), s
a1, a2, ..., an
.
See also
Multiplication, Vector, Vector Addition, Vector Multiplication
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Weisstein, Eric W. "Scalar Multiplication." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/ScalarMultiplication.html