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Unit vector n^ is along______________?

Correct answer: B. Normal on a surface

  • A. X-axis
  • B. Normal on a surface
  • C. Y-axis
  • D. Z-axis

Explanation

The symbol n^ usually represents a unit normal vector, so it points perpendicular to a surface. A unit vector can point along any direction, not only an axis. Students may choose an axis because unit vectors such as i, j and k are commonly associated with the X, Y and Z axes.

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