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+ | Covariant and contravariant coordinates are commonly used in [[models:special_relativity|special relativity]]. | ||
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- | http://www.project-tartarus.com/2017/05/what-are-covariant-and-contravariant-coordinates/#more-102 | ||
- | See also, the great explanations in "A Student's Guide to Vectors and Tensors" by Daniel A. Fleisch | + | * The best explanation can be found in Chapter 4 in "A Student's Guide to Vectors and Tensors" by Daniel A. Fleisch |
+ | * See also http://www.project-tartarus.com/2017/05/what-are-covariant-and-contravariant-coordinates/ | ||
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- | In this section things should be explained by analogy and with pictures and, if necessary, some formulas. | ||
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