The vector A has x, y, and z components of 8.00, 12.0, and -4.00 units, respectively. (a) Write a vector expression for A in unit-vector notation. (b) Obtain a unit-vector expression for a vector B one-fourth the length of A pointing in the same direction as A. (c) Obtain a unit-vector expression for a vector ć three times the length of Á pointing in the direction opposite the direction of Á.

The vector A has x, y, and z components of 8.00, 12.0, and -4.00 units, respectively. (a) Write a vector expression for A in unit-vector notation. (b) Obtain a unit-vector expression for a vector B one-fourth the length of A pointing in the same direction as A. (c) Obtain a unit-vector expression for a vector ć three times the length of Á pointing in the direction opposite the direction of Á.

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Chapter2: Vectors

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Problem 84AP: A force vector A has x and y components, respectively, of -8.80 units of force and 15.00 units of...

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