(a)
To find: A unit
(a)
Answer to Problem 34E
The unit vector in the direction of
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given vector is
Formula used:
The unit vector in the direction of vector
Calculation:
Use the formula for magnitude of vector
Substitute
Therefore, the magnitude of vector
Substitute
Therefore, the unit vector in the direction of
(b)
To find: A unit vector in the direction opposite of
(b)
Answer to Problem 34E
The unit vector in the direction opposite of
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given vector is
Formula used:
The unit vector in the direction of vector
Calculation:
As solved in part(a), The unit vector in the direction of
Therefore, the unit vector in the direction opposite of
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