1.44 • (a) Is the vector (î + ĵ + k) a unit vector? Jus- tify your answer. (b) Can a unit vector have any components with magnitude greater than unity? Can it have any negative components? In each case justify your answer. (c) If Á = a(3.01 + 4.0j), where a is a constant, determine the value of a that makes A a unit vector.

1.44 • (a) Is the vector (î + ĵ + k) a unit vector? Jus- tify your answer. (b) Can a unit vector have any components with magnitude greater than unity? Can it have any negative components? In each case justify your answer. (c) If Á = a(3.01 + 4.0j), where a is a constant, determine the value of a that makes A a unit vector.

University Physics Volume 1

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Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 59P: At one point in space, the direction of the electric field vector Is given In the Cartesian system...

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