Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 3 - Vectors - Problems - Page 58: 32c

Answer

$\vec{v}= a\hat{i} - a\hat{j }+a\hat{k}$

Work Step by Step

Two vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ may be added geometrically by drawing them to a common scale and placing them head to tail. Starting from the point (0,a,0) (please see attached image) we draw the vector $a\hat{i}$, reaching (a,a,0) We then add $-a\hat{j} $(it points in the -y direction)and reach (a,0,0) We then add $a\hat{k}$ and reach the opposite corner. Thus , $\vec{v}= a\hat{i} - a\hat{j }+a\hat{k}$
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