Chapter 1:  Introduction to Vectors

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32.

(a) 

The vector from the tip of r1 to the tip of r2 is the vector d = r2 – r1

 

Therefore the distance between the two points is the magnitude of the vector d,

 

(b) 

             

                         

 

34.

36.

Taking the positive X-axis to be in the eastward direction

 

39.

 

42.

Find C if A – B + 3C = 0

 

3C = (A – B)

3C = B – A