Vectors: Magnitude
The magnitude of the vector
–2
i
+
j
– 6
k
is
to 3 dps.
Worked Solution:
The magnitude (length) of this vector is
√( (–2)
2
+ 1
2
+ (–6)
2
)
= √41 =
6.403
to 3 dps.
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MEI Produced by Dr Ron Knott, revised 15 May 2007
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