
Dayv O. answered 02/16/21
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if `vector r=(1,0,1) the unit vector is r/|r|.
in this case (1/√2,0,1/√2) since |r|=magnitude of r =√(rx2+ry2+rz2)
of course, 1/√2=√2/2
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asked 02/16/21In the following r(t) is the position of an object as a function of time. Find a unit vector in the direction of travel at the given t
a) r(t) = (5t + cos(t), t sin(t), e^t), t = 0
Dayv O. answered 02/16/21
Caring Super Enthusiastic Knowledgeable Calculus Tutor
if `vector r=(1,0,1) the unit vector is r/|r|.
in this case (1/√2,0,1/√2) since |r|=magnitude of r =√(rx2+ry2+rz2)
of course, 1/√2=√2/2
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