Question
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector.$$v=\langle 24,-7\rangle$$
Step 1
The magnitude of a vector is given by the square root of the sum of the squares of its components. So, we have: $$||v|| = \sqrt{(24)^2 + (-7)^2} = \sqrt{576 + 49} = \sqrt{625} = 25$$ Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Patrick Burns and 99 other Precalculus educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. $$\mathbf{u}=\langle- 2,4\rangle$$
Applications of Trigonometry
Vectors in the Plane
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. v = <8, -6>
Find the given vector. Unit vector in the direction opposite to $v=\langle- 2,4\rangle$
VECTOR GEOMETRY
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD