Find Displacement Vector & Noted \hat{r}=r\hat{e}_{\theta}: Explained in Detail

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The discussion centers on clarifying the notation \hat{r}=r\hat{e}_{\theta} in the context of finding a displacement vector. It highlights a misquote, correcting it to \hat{r}=r\hat{e}_{r}, which indicates that vector r is the product of scalar r and a unit vector in the direction of r. The use of a "hat" over r instead of an arrow is noted, leading to some confusion regarding the magnitude. The explanation emphasizes understanding the relationship between vectors and their unit representations. Overall, the conversation seeks to clarify vector notation in physics.
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Before starting the question, we need to find the displacement vector first.
However, I get stuck here.

I would like to ask(in the solution) how to "noted" that \hat{r}=r\hat{e}_{\theta}?

Can you explain it in detail?

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athrun200 said:
I would like to ask(in the solution) how to "noted" that \hat{r}=r\hat{e}_{\theta}?

Can you explain it in detail?
There is nothing to explain. You misquoted the solution. It says \hat{r}=r\hat{e}_{r}. In plain English it says "Vector r is the same as scalar r times a unit vector in the direction of r." I am not sure why there is a "hat" over r instead of an arrow thus making the magnitude r =1, but it is what it is.
 
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