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Abdul Wadood
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Homework Statement
I know the definition.where could i find detailed information on unit vectors?
A unit vector is a vector with a magnitude of 1 and is typically used to represent a direction in space. It has the same direction as the original vector but is scaled down to have a magnitude of 1.
To find the unit vector, divide the original vector by its magnitude. This will give you a vector with the same direction but a magnitude of 1.
The unit vector is important in physics and engineering because it allows us to simplify calculations and represent vector quantities as direction only, without worrying about their magnitude. It also helps in visualizing and understanding vector operations.
No, a unit vector by definition has a magnitude of 1, which is a positive value. A negative magnitude would result in a vector with a direction opposite to the original vector.
The unit vector is represented mathematically by placing a hat symbol (^) on top of the vector symbol. For example, the unit vector for vector A would be represented as Â.