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If a = i + j + k, the unit vector in the direction of a is:

Answer: (1/sqrt(3))(i+j+k).

  • A i + j + k
  • B (1/sqrt(2))(i+j+k)
  • C (1/3)(i+j+k)
  • D (1/sqrt(3))(i+j+k)

Correct answer: D. (1/sqrt(3))(i+j+k)

Explanation: |a| = sqrt(1+1+1) = sqrt(3). Unit vector = a/|a| = (1/sqrt(3))(i + j + k).

xya (4,1)b (2,3)a + b (6,4)

Triangle law of vector addition: placing vector b at the head of vector a, the diagonal from the start to the final head gives the resultant a + b.

Concept context

Vectors, dot product, cross product, and geometric applications

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