The discussion focuses on calculating the magnitude of the vector sum U + V + W, where U = (1, -1, 2), V = (0, 3, -1), and W = (-1, -1, 1). Participants confirm that the correct approach involves summing the vectors and then applying the magnitude formula |V| = √(a² + b² + c²). The consensus is that the calculation is straightforward: first, compute the vector sum, then find the magnitude of the resulting vector.
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I think you want |U + V + W|mattyk said:Homework Statement
U(1, -1, 2)
V(0, 3, -1)
W(-1, -1 1)
Calculate ||(U + V + W)
These are apparently vectors, not points. And yes, just add the three vectors and then find the magnitude.mattyk said:Homework Equations
is it as simple as U + V + W then finding out the magnitude of that point.
mattyk said:The Attempt at a Solution
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For example (U + V) + W
then the magnitude of that point?