How Do You Calculate Force in Vector Form?

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The discussion revolves around calculating force in vector form, specifically in the context of a physics problem involving unit vectors and force magnitude. The original poster seeks assistance in understanding how to express force as a vector.

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  • Participants discuss the process of finding a unit vector and expressing force in vector form. Questions arise about the multiplication of force magnitude by the unit vector and the clarity of the explanation provided.

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Some participants have offered guidance on expressing force as a vector and have attempted to clarify the steps involved. There appears to be a mix of understanding and confusion, with some participants seeking clearer explanations.

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There is an indication of potential misunderstanding regarding the calculations involved, as well as a reference to specific components of the problem that may not have been fully articulated. The discussion includes references to expressions for work and dot products, suggesting a broader context of vector operations.

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Hi everyone

please help
how can i find the force in Q(a)(ii)?

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Welcome to PF William!

A unit vector is just the vector ie. (x, y z) divided by its length. What is the length of this vector (1,1,1)?

You must then express the force as a vector by multiplying the magnitude of tbe force (14 N) by the unjt vector in the direction of that force.

Can you provide us with the expression for Work in terms of the information provided?

AM
 
like this?
but how can get force of vector by multiplying
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williamwong0402 said:
but how can get force of vector by multiplying
I did not get it. Can you please state it clearly.
But I guess you mean how to express Force in vector form. That is simply ##{14\over\sqrt{3}}\hat{i} + {14\over\sqrt{3}}\hat{j} +{14\over\sqrt{3}}\hat{k}##.

For (iv) you need to take dot product of (ii) and (iii). ##(\vec{A}\cdot\vec{B} = A_xB_x + A_yB_y + A_zB_z)##
 
Buffu said:
I did not get it. Can you please state it clearly.
But I guess you mean how to express Force in vector form. That is simply ##{14\over\sqrt{3}}\hat{i} + {14\over\sqrt{3}}\hat{j} +{14\over\sqrt{3}}\hat{k}##.

For (iv) you need to take dot product of (ii) and (iii). ##(\vec{A}\cdot\vec{B} = A_xB_x + A_yB_y + A_zB_z)##

Thank you ~i got it
i just thought the other way more complex:wink:
 

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