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Can a vector have a component equal to zero and still have a nonzero magnitude?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes. For instance, the 2-dimensional vector (1,0) has length sqrt(1+0) = 1
A vector only has zero magnitude when all its components are 0.
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Can the magnitude of a vector be equal to one of its components?
Yes. A vector in two dimensions is broken into two components, a vector in three dimensions broken into three components, etc... If the value of all but one component of a vector equal zero then the magnitude of the vector is equal to the non-zero component.
How the magnitude of vector is equal to 1?
If the sum of the squares of the vector's components is ' 1 ',then the vector's magnitude is ' 1 '.
How can the resultant of two vecters of the same magnitude be equal to the magnitude of either vector?
If the directions of two vectors with equal magnitudes differ by 120 degrees, then the magnitude of their sum is equal to the magnitude of either vector.
Can a unit vector have any components with magnitude greater than unity?
No, by definiton, a unit vector is a vector with a magnitude equal to unity.
Define the angle of the equilibrant vector?
vector equal in magnitude and opposite direction
Can the magnitude of a vector be equal to one of its components?
Yes. A vector in two dimensions is broken into two components, a vector in three dimensions broken into three components, etc... If the value of all but one component of a vector equal zero then the magnitude of the vector is equal to the non-zero component.
How does the magnitude of a vector relate to the dot product?
The magnitude of dot product of two vectors is equal to the product of first vector to the component of second vector in the direction of first. for ex.- A.B=ABcos@
How the magnitude of vector is equal to 1?
If the sum of the squares of the vector's components is ' 1 ',then the vector's magnitude is ' 1 '.
How can the resultant of two vecters of the same magnitude be equal to the magnitude of either vector?
If the directions of two vectors with equal magnitudes differ by 120 degrees, then the magnitude of their sum is equal to the magnitude of either vector.
When is the vector sum not equal in magnitude to the algebraic sum?
The magnitude of the vector sum will only equal the magnitude of algebraic sum, when the vectors are pointing in the same direction.
When does distance traveled equal the magnitude of displacement vector?
Distance traveled is equal to the magnitude of the displacement vector when the motion is in a straight line.
Under what circumstances can a vector have components that are equal in magnitude?
(Magnitude of the vector)2 = sum of the squares of the component magnituides Let's say the components are 'A' and 'B', and the magnitude of the vector is 'C'. Then C2 = A2 + B2 You have said that C = A, so C2 = C2 + B2 B2 = 0 B = 0 The other component is zero.
Can a unit vector have any components with magnitude greater than unity?
No, by definiton, a unit vector is a vector with a magnitude equal to unity.
When is the vector sum equal in magnitude to the algebraic sum?
When the angle between any two component vectors is either zero or 180 degrees.
What does a vector equal?
Any other vector with with the same magnitude and the same direction.
Define the angle of the equilibrant vector?
vector equal in magnitude and opposite direction
Can the magnitude of resultant of two vectors of the same magnitude be equal of magnitude of either vector?
yes
