Finding Unit Normal Vector of 2 Vectors

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Homework Statement


Im given two vectors and I am told to find theyre unit normal vector.

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a x b

The Attempt at a Solution


I used the cross product of the 2 vectors to find the normal vector, however, it came out to be i + j + k. My question is, is this already a unit vector or do i need to use the equation [tex]\hat{}n[/tex] = n/[tex]\left|n\right|[/tex]?
 
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i+j+k is not a unit vector unit vector has magnitude 1 unit vector in the direction of i+j+k is (i+j+k)/3^.5
 
Understood, thank youuuuuu.