The unit vector in the direction of vector A = 6i - 8j is:

Practice Questions

Q1
The unit vector in the direction of vector A = 6i - 8j is:
  1. 3/5 i - 4/5 j
  2. 6/10 i - 8/10 j
  3. 1/5 i - 4/5 j
  4. 2/5 i - 3/5 j

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

The unit vector in the direction of vector A = 6i - 8j is:
  • Step 1: Identify the vector A, which is given as A = 6i - 8j.
  • Step 2: Calculate the magnitude (length) of vector A using the formula |A| = √(x^2 + y^2), where x and y are the coefficients of i and j respectively.
  • Step 3: Substitute the values into the formula: |A| = √(6^2 + (-8)^2).
  • Step 4: Calculate 6^2 = 36 and (-8)^2 = 64.
  • Step 5: Add the results: 36 + 64 = 100.
  • Step 6: Take the square root: |A| = √100 = 10.
  • Step 7: Now, find the unit vector by dividing vector A by its magnitude: Unit vector = A / |A|.
  • Step 8: Substitute the values: Unit vector = (6i - 8j) / 10.
  • Step 9: Simplify the expression: Unit vector = (6/10)i - (8/10)j.
  • Step 10: Reduce the fractions: Unit vector = (3/5)i - (4/5)j.
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