How to find the vector with given magnitude and same direction of another vector

How to find the vector with given magnitude and same direction of another vector

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains unit vectors, their properties, and how they relate to angles on a unit circle. It covers the process of converting a vector to a unit vector and calculating its magnitude. The tutorial concludes with finding a vector V with a specified magnitude and direction, ensuring it aligns with the unit vector's direction.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the defining characteristic of a unit vector?

It has a magnitude of zero.

It has a variable magnitude.

It has a magnitude of one.

It has a magnitude of two.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you calculate the magnitude of a vector?

By adding the components of the vector.

By subtracting the components of the vector.

By taking the square root of the sum of the squares of its components.

By multiplying the components of the vector.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in converting a vector to a unit vector?

Subtract the vector from its magnitude.

Add the vector to its magnitude.

Divide the vector by its magnitude.

Multiply the vector by its magnitude.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you find a vector with a specific magnitude that maintains the same direction as a unit vector?

Divide the unit vector by the desired magnitude.

Multiply the unit vector by the desired magnitude.

Subtract the unit vector from the desired magnitude.

Add the unit vector to the desired magnitude.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the direction of a unit vector when it is multiplied by a scalar?

The direction becomes opposite.

The direction remains the same.

The direction becomes undefined.

The direction changes.