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v=3i-4j

find unit vector in same direction

 Aug 1, 2014

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v=3i-4j

Let's call u the unit vector, then u = v / magnitude of v

u = <3,-4> / sqrt $$(3^{2} + (-4)^{2})$$

u = <3, -4> / sqrt(25)

u = <3, -4> / 5

u = <3/5, -4/5>.

 Aug 1, 2014
 #1
avatar+4473 
+5
Best Answer

v=3i-4j

Let's call u the unit vector, then u = v / magnitude of v

u = <3,-4> / sqrt $$(3^{2} + (-4)^{2})$$

u = <3, -4> / sqrt(25)

u = <3, -4> / 5

u = <3/5, -4/5>.

AzizHusain Aug 1, 2014

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