Q. Given the vector v has an initial point at (−3,0) and a terminal point at (−5,−5), find the exact value of ∥v∥.Answer:
Use Distance Formula: To find the magnitude of vector v, we need to use the distance formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean theorem. The distance formula for a vector with initial point (x1,y1) and terminal point (x2,y2) is:∣∣v∣∣=((x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2)
Substitute Given Points: Substitute the given points into the distance formula:Initial point (x1,y1)=(−3,0)Terminal point (x2,y2)=(−5,−5)∣∣v∣∣=((−5−(−3))2+(−5−0)2)
Find Magnitude: Add the squares to find the magnitude:∣∣v∣∣=29Since 29 is a prime number, it cannot be simplified further, so the exact value of the magnitude of vector v is 29.
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