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A vector of magnitude 1.

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What is the value of i in mathematics?

i is often used to denote the [imaginary] square root of -1. It can also be the unit vector in the horizontal direction.


Can a vector be represented in terms of unit vector?

Yes, a vector can be represented in terms of a unit vector which is in the same direction as the vector. it will be the unit vector in the direction of the vector times the magnitude of the vector.


Why A unit vector is a vector but a vector is not a unit vector?

A unit vector is one which has a magnitude of 1 and is often indicated by putting a hat (or circumflex) on top of the vector symbol, for example: Unit Vector = â, â = 1.The quantity â is read as "a hat" or "a unit".


Why a unit vector is aone type of vector but a vector is not a unit vector?

A unit vector is a vector whose magnitude is one. Vectors can have magnitudes that are bigger or smaller than one so they would not be unit vectors.


Define the unit vector?

The unit vector is a vector whose magnitude is 1.


Can you add three unit vector to get a unit vector?

Yes.


When was Vector Unit created?

Vector Unit was created in 2007.


What is unit vector in physics?

a vector having unit magnitude and have a certain direction.


What is an under vector room?

There does not seem to be an under vector room, but there is vector space. Vector space is a structure that is formed by a collection of vectors. This is a term in mathematics.


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.


If a vector quantity is divided by its magnitude the vector obtained is called?

A unit vector.


If all the components of a vector are equal to 1 then that vector is a unit vector?

False.