A unit vector is obtained by dividing the given vector by:
Correct answer: A. Its magnitude
- A. Its magnitude
- B. Its angle
- C. Another vector
- D. Ten
Explanation
A unit vector is obtained by dividing the given vector by its magnitude or length. This process is done to normalize the vector, resulting in a vector that has a magnitude of 1 while retaining the direction of the original vector.Dividing by the angle, another vector, or a numerical value like ten will not result in a unit vector as defined in vector algebra. It is essential to focus on the magnitude of the vector when seeking a unit vector.
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