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Chapter 10: Q. 20 (page 801)

What is the set of all position vectors in R2of magnitude 5 ?

Short Answer

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  • All position vectors in R2 with magnitude 5 are those whose terminal points are on a circle with radius 5 and Centre at the origin.

Step by step solution

01

Introduction

  • Consider all the position vectors in R2with magnitude 5 .
  • The target is to find the set of all the position vectors in R2 with magnitude 5.
02

Given Information

  • Consider the graph below:

  • The graph depicts a vector with a magnitude of 5.
03

Explanation

  • All position vectors in R2with magnitude 5 are those whose terminal points are on a circle with radius 5 and Centre at the origin.

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