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What are vectors used for in real life situations besides airplanes?

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Sailboats. On board our boat we have an "apparent wind" speed/direction indicator. But truth tell, it's a constant mental evaluation of vector analysis: Wind from here, boat going in this direction, speed so & so, waves and current pushing the boat this-a-way.... constant vector s (IN THE HEAD ! ) .

More real life you want? Bad guy runs out of the (place) and cop decides to shoot --- wind speed, movement of target, movement of shooter.... mental vector analysis.

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