w = 6i - 3j
To find a unit vector in the direction of w, divide w by its magnitude = ll w ll = √[(6)2 + (-3)2] = √45 = 3√5.
So, the desired unit vector is (2√5/5)i - (√5/5)j.
Alexus L.
asked 12/05/20Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector.
w = 6i − 3j
w = 6i - 3j
To find a unit vector in the direction of w, divide w by its magnitude = ll w ll = √[(6)2 + (-3)2] = √45 = 3√5.
So, the desired unit vector is (2√5/5)i - (√5/5)j.
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