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lmf22
Oct7-04, 09:23 PM
How can I find the angle that a vector makes with the X, Y, or Z axis?

Example: V=24i + 12j - 20k. What angle does this vector make with x, y, and z axis?

faust9
Oct7-04, 09:31 PM
How do you find the angle between two vectors in general?

lmf22
Oct8-04, 12:09 PM
Do i use inverse cosine?

Motifs
Oct8-04, 07:14 PM
Ox : (1,0,0)
Oy : (0,1,0)
Oz : (0,0,1)
V : (24,12,-20)
"Do i use inverse cosine?"
If you don't, you should use a calculator to help you find the angle, its faster. I do it all the time.

lmf22
Oct8-04, 07:27 PM
Thank you. I got it now.