Math Problem Statement

If B⃗ =3.0i^+4.0j^ and A⃗ =8.1i^+1.0j^ , then a vector that has the same magnitude as B⃗ and parallel to A⃗ is

Solution

To find a vector that has the same magnitude as B\mathbf{B} and is parallel to A\mathbf{A}, we can use the following steps:

Step 1: Calculate the magnitude of B\mathbf{B}

The magnitude of a vector B=Bxi^+Byj^\mathbf{B} = B_x \hat{i} + B_y \hat{j} is given by:

B=Bx2+By2|\mathbf{B}| = \sqrt{B_x^2 + B_y^2}

For B=3.0i^+4.0j^\mathbf{B} = 3.0 \hat{i} + 4.0 \hat{j}, we have:

B=(3.0)2+(4.0)2=9+16=25=5.0|\mathbf{B}| = \sqrt{(3.0)^2 + (4.0)^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16} = \sqrt{25} = 5.0

Step 2: Find the unit vector of A\mathbf{A}

The unit vector in the direction of A\mathbf{A} is given by:

A^=AA\hat{A} = \frac{\mathbf{A}}{|\mathbf{A}|}

For A=8.1i^+1.0j^\mathbf{A} = 8.1 \hat{i} + 1.0 \hat{j}, we first calculate its magnitude:

A=(8.1)2+(1.0)2=65.61+1.0=66.618.15|\mathbf{A}| = \sqrt{(8.1)^2 + (1.0)^2} = \sqrt{65.61 + 1.0} = \sqrt{66.61} \approx 8.15

Now, the unit vector A^\hat{A} is:

A^=8.1i^+1.0j^8.151.00i^+0.12j^\hat{A} = \frac{8.1 \hat{i} + 1.0 \hat{j}}{8.15} \approx 1.00 \hat{i} + 0.12 \hat{j}

Step 3: Scale the unit vector to have the same magnitude as B\mathbf{B}

Now, we scale the unit vector A^\hat{A} to have the same magnitude as B\mathbf{B} by multiplying A^\hat{A} by B|\mathbf{B}|:

C=BA^=5.0(1.00i^+0.12j^)\mathbf{C} = |\mathbf{B}| \hat{A} = 5.0 (1.00 \hat{i} + 0.12 \hat{j})

This gives:

C=5.0i^+0.60j^\mathbf{C} = 5.0 \hat{i} + 0.60 \hat{j}

So, the vector that has the same magnitude as B\mathbf{B} and is parallel to A\mathbf{A} is:

C=5.0i^+0.60j^\mathbf{C} = 5.0 \hat{i} + 0.60 \hat{j}

Final Answer:

The vector that has the same magnitude as B\mathbf{B} and is parallel to A\mathbf{A} is C=5.0i^+0.60j^\mathbf{C} = 5.0 \hat{i} + 0.60 \hat{j}.


Would you like more details on any part of this process or have any questions?

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  5. What is the significance of a vector being parallel to another vector?

Tip: Always check the units of your vectors and magnitudes; it's important to keep consistent units throughout the problem!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Magnitude
Vector Direction
Unit Vectors
Vector Scaling

Formulas

Magnitude of a vector: |B| = √(Bx² + By²)
Unit vector: Â = A / |A|
Scaling a unit vector: C = |B| * Â

Theorems

Theorem of vector scaling
Theorem of unit vectors

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12