Which notation is the proper way to write vector quantities?

In summary, there is some confusion about the proper way to write vector notation for a force, particularly when using unit vectors. One option is to use parentheses, such as (10 N)i + (5 N)j + (6 N)k, while another is to use the superscript arrow above the unit vectors, as in 10 Ni + 5 Nj + 6 Nk. Some textbooks may also include the unit after all three components, such as 5.0 \hat{i} + 3.6 \hat{j} - 8.4 \hat{z} m/s. Ultimately, the notation may vary, but it is important to be consistent and clear when using vector notation.
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What' the proper way to write vector notation? For a force...
(10 N)i + (5 N)j + (6 N)k
or are the brackets not standard and I can just go like this when I can indicate the superscript arrow above the unit vectors
10 Ni + 5 Nj + 6 Nk
I'm not exactly sure and was hoping someone could tell which is correct
thanks
 
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i wasn't sure weather or not to place this in the advanced physics section sorry if I should of
 
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My physics textbook had, for instance, a velocity written as [itex]5.0 \hat{i} + 3.6 \hat{j} - 8.4 \hat{z}[/itex] m/s. That is, numbers followed by unit vector letters with hats on them and after all three, the unit.
 

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