Every other vector can be created as a combination of the 2 non-collinear vectors.

2D Spanning Set

If a pair of 2D vectors is:

  • Non-zero components
  • Non-collinear Then they span . They will be considered Co-planar Vectors

3D Spanning Set

You need atleast 3 3D vectors to span

  • Non-zero components
  • Non-collinear
  • Non-coplanar You cannot have 2 vectors that span as those would always be considered Co-planar Vectors