Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem involves finding a vector in the direction of with a given magnitude of 2.
To solve this, we follow these steps:
Step 1: Find the unit vector in the direction of
The formula for the unit vector in the direction of a vector is:
where is the magnitude (length) of the vector. The magnitude of the vector is calculated as:
Thus, the unit vector in the direction of is:
Step 2: Scale the unit vector by the desired magnitude (2)
To get the vector in the same direction with a length of 2, we multiply the unit vector by 2:
Thus, the vector in the direction of with a length of 2 is:
This matches the result shown in your image. The simplified answer is already in its most reduced form.
Would you like further explanation, or do you have any questions?
Here are some related questions:
- How do you compute the unit vector for any given vector?
- What is the significance of the magnitude of a vector?
- How do you find the direction of a vector from its components?
- Can you explain how scaling a vector affects its direction?
- What is the relationship between unit vectors and normalized vectors?
Tip: When finding vectors in a specific direction, always normalize the original vector to ensure proper direction and magnitude.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Algebra
Unit Vector
Scalar Multiplication
Formulas
Unit vector formula: v̂ = (x, y) / |v|
Magnitude formula: |v| = sqrt(x^2 + y^2)
Scalar multiplication: desired vector = magnitude × unit vector
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12