Unit Vector - Vectors
Unit Vector
In this section, we will learn what is a unit vector, which literally refers to a vector with magnitude of 1 unit. We will practice on calculating a unit vector as well as exploring how this concept relates to the basic unit vectors that are found in vectors represented in rectangular form.
Related Concepts
- Multiplying and dividing complex numbers
Lessons
Notes:
Unit Vector = a vector with a magnitude of 1
Given vector , the unit vector in the direction of vector is obtained as follows:
where
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a)
find
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b)
find the unit vector of the resultant vector
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a)
find
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b)
find the unit vector of the resultant vector
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