Origin of vectorial representation

[Mathieu Dubreuil <Mathieu.Dubreuil@Cyberscol.qc.ca>]

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The question of the origin of vectorial representation was brought up to
me. I remember that  Gilles Personne de Roberval was the one who introduce
systematic use of vector in kinematics.

Can you give me more some hits on this topics.

Mathieu Dubreuil
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The question of the origin of vectorial representation was brought up
to me. I remember that <smaller> Gilles Personne de Roberval was the
one who introduce systematic use of vector in kinematics.


Can you give me more some hits on this topics.


Mathieu Dubreuil</smaller>

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