Math Problem Statement

Find the component form and the magnitude of the vector v. Initial Point Terminal Point (−3, 13) (5, 30)

Solution

Step 1: Find the component form of the vector v\mathbf{v}.

The component form of a vector v\mathbf{v} is found by subtracting the coordinates of the initial point from the coordinates of the terminal point. If the initial point is (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and the terminal point is (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2), the component form of the vector is:

v=x2x1,y2y1\mathbf{v} = \langle x_2 - x_1, y_2 - y_1 \rangle

In this case, the initial point is (3,13)(-3, 13) and the terminal point is (5,30)(5, 30).

v=5(3),3013\mathbf{v} = \langle 5 - (-3), 30 - 13 \rangle

v=5+3,3013=8,17\mathbf{v} = \langle 5 + 3, 30 - 13 \rangle = \langle 8, 17 \rangle

Thus, the component form of the vector v\mathbf{v} is 8,17\langle 8, 17 \rangle.


Step 2: Find the magnitude of the vector v\mathbf{v}.

The magnitude v||\mathbf{v}|| of a vector with component form x,y\langle x, y \rangle is calculated using the formula:

v=x2+y2||\mathbf{v}|| = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}

For the vector v=8,17\mathbf{v} = \langle 8, 17 \rangle:

v=82+172=64+289=353||\mathbf{v}|| = \sqrt{8^2 + 17^2} = \sqrt{64 + 289} = \sqrt{353}

So, the magnitude of the vector v\mathbf{v} is approximately:

v18.79||\mathbf{v}|| \approx 18.79

Final Answer:

  • The component form of the vector is 8,17\langle 8, 17 \rangle.
  • The magnitude of the vector is approximately 18.7918.79.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the direction angle of a vector?
  2. What are the properties of unit vectors, and how can you convert a vector into a unit vector?
  3. How would you calculate the dot product of two vectors?
  4. What is the difference between the component form and the parametric form of a vector?
  5. How can vectors be added or subtracted in terms of their components?

Tip: When calculating the magnitude of a vector, always double-check the signs of the components before squaring them to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vectors
Vector Magnitude
Component Form

Formulas

Component form: v = ⟨x2 - x1, y2 - y1⟩
Magnitude of a vector: ||v|| = √(x^2 + y^2)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem (used to calculate magnitude)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12