MHB Is $\underline{k} = \langle 0,0,1 \rangle$ by Definition in Vector Notation?

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Start date Mar 19, 2018

Mar 19, 2018

Joe20

Not sure how I should do this question. I have attached my workings with some questions in it. appreciate the help.

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Mar 20, 2018

tkhunny

Isn't $\underline{k} = \langle 0,0,1 \rangle$, by definition?

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MHB Is $\underline{k} = \langle 0,0,1 \rangle$ by Definition in Vector Notation?

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