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Pseudovector

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Translation of "pseudovector" into Russian

pseudovector
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌsjuːdəʊˈvɛktə/
US
/ˌsuːdəʊˈvɛktər/
pseudovector
pseudovectors pl
The magnetic field is a pseudovector.
Магнитное поле является псевдовектором.

Definitions

pseudovector
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌsjuːdəʊˈvɛktə/
US
/ˌsuːdəʊˈvɛktər/
A quantity in physics that behaves like a vector under a proper rotation but gains an additional sign flip under an improper rotation, such as reflection.
The magnetic field is an example of a pseudovector because it changes direction under reflection.
pseudovector
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˌsjuːdəʊˈvɛktə/
US
/ˌsuːdəʊˈvɛktər/
Relating to or designating a pseudovector.
The spin angular momentum is a pseudovector property.