Math Problem Statement

What is the angle between vector 2A and vector -3A (negative 3A) when they are drawn from a common origin?

Solution

The angle between the two vectors 2A2\mathbf{A} and 3A-3\mathbf{A} when drawn from a common origin is 180180^\circ.

This is because the vectors are scalar multiples of each other, but one is a positive multiple (2A2\mathbf{A}), and the other is a negative multiple (3A-3\mathbf{A}). Vectors that are scalar multiples of each other but with opposite signs point in exactly opposite directions, creating an angle of 180180^\circ between them.

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Here are five related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What is the angle between two vectors that are scalar multiples with the same sign?
  2. How do you calculate the angle between two arbitrary vectors using their dot product?
  3. What is the magnitude of the vector 2A3A2\mathbf{A} - 3\mathbf{A}?
  4. How do you determine if two vectors are perpendicular using their dot product?
  5. What is the geometric interpretation of the dot product between two vectors?

Tip: Remember, if two vectors are parallel and point in the same direction, the angle between them is 00^\circ. If they point in opposite directions, the angle is 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Algebra
Angle Between Vectors
Scalar Multiplication

Formulas

Angle between vectors (using dot product)
Properties of scalar multiplication

Theorems

Vectors pointing in opposite directions have an angle of 180°

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12