Math Problem Statement
Find the angle between the vectors 2i + 3j and i - j.
Solution
To find the angle between the vectors and , we can use the formula:
Step 1: Calculate the dot product
Step 2: Calculate the magnitudes of and
Step 3: Substitute into the cosine formula
Step 4: Find the angle
Calculating this gives:
Thus, the angle between the vectors and is approximately .
Do you want details or have any questions? Here are some related questions you might consider:
- What is the geometric interpretation of the dot product?
- How do you find the angle between three-dimensional vectors?
- Can you provide an example of vectors with a right angle?
- What other methods can be used to find angles between vectors?
- How does the angle change if the vectors are scaled?
Tip: Always ensure your vectors are expressed in the same coordinate system before performing calculations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Algebra
Trigonometry
Formulas
Cosine formula for angle between vectors: cos(θ) = (A · B) / (|A| |B|)
Theorems
Dot product properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12