Math Problem Statement
Let
→
a
⟨
0
,
2
,
−
3
⟩
and
→
b
⟨ 1 , − 3 , 5 ⟩ .
Find the angle between the vector (in radians)
Solution
The angle between two vectors and can be found using the dot product formula:
Step 1: Find the dot product
Given:
The dot product is calculated as:
Step 2: Find the magnitudes and
Step 3: Use the formula to find
Let me calculate the exact value of the angle.The angle between the vectors and is approximately 2.965 radians.
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- How do you calculate the dot product between two vectors?
- What is the physical interpretation of the angle between two vectors?
- How would you calculate the angle between two vectors in degrees instead of radians?
- What does it mean when the dot product of two vectors is zero?
- How can the magnitude of a vector be interpreted geometrically?
Tip: The dot product can be useful in determining if two vectors are orthogonal, parallel, or have some general angle between them.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Algebra
Dot Product
Trigonometry
Formulas
Dot Product: a · b = a₁b₁ + a₂b₂ + a₃b₃
Magnitude of a Vector: |a| = √(a₁² + a₂² + a₃²)
Cosine of the Angle Between Two Vectors: cos(θ) = (a · b) / (|a| * |b|)
Theorems
Cosine Rule for Vectors
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12