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Chapter 1: Q10DQ (page 57)

Is the vector (i^+j^+k^) a unit vector? Is the vector (3.0i^-2.0j^) a unit vector? Justify your answers.

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The vectors (i^+j^+k^) and (3.0i^-2.0j^) are not a unit vector.

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01

Introduction

Unit vectors are the vectors whose magnitude is exactly 1 unit. They are very useful for various reasons. Specifically, the unit vectors [0,1] and [1,0] can together form any other vector.

02

Explanation

Unit Vector - A unit vector is a vector with magnitude 1.

Let the vector a→=i^+j^+k^.

Magnitude:

|a→|=12+12+12=3

Since magnitude is not 1,a→ is not a unit vector.

Likewise, assume the vector b→=3.0i^-2.0j^.

The amplitude of the vector is

|b→|=32+22=9+4=13

Which is not equal to 1 .

Hence, it is not a unit vector.

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