Q. Given the vector v has an initial point at (−3,4) and a terminal point at (−6,4), find the exact value of ∥v∥.Answer:
Calculate Magnitude of Vector: The magnitude of a vectorv, denoted as ∣∣v∣∣, is calculated using the distance formula between its initial and terminal points. The formula is ∣∣v∣∣=(x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2, where (x1,y1) is the initial point and (x2,y2) is the terminal point.
Substitute Given Points: Substitute the given points into the distance formula. The initial point is (−3,4) and the terminal point is (−6,4). So, x1=−3, y1=4, x2=−6, and y2=4.
Calculate Differences: Calculate the differences: x2−x1=−6−(−3)=−6+3=−3, and y2−y1=4−4=0.
Square the Differences: Square the differences: (−3)2=9 and (0)2=0.
Add Squared Differences: Add the squared differences: 9+0=9.
Find Magnitude of Vector: Take the square root of the sum to find the magnitude of vector v: 9=3.
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