Vectoru has an initial point (5,1) and a terminal point (−3,4).Find the magnitude of u.Enter an exact answer as an expression with a square root symbol or enter an approximate answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.∥u∥=□
Q. Vector u has an initial point (5,1) and a terminal point (−3,4).Find the magnitude of u.Enter an exact answer as an expression with a square root symbol or enter an approximate answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.∥u∥=□
Use Distance Formula: To find the magnitude of the vector u, 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:∣∣u∣∣=(x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2
Substitute Given Points: Substitute the given points into the distance formula:Initial point (x1,y1)=(5,1)Terminal point (x2,y2)=(−3,4)∣∣u∣∣=(−3−5)2+(4−1)2
Calculate Differences: Calculate the differences:(−3−5)=−8(4−1)=3Now, square these differences:(−8)2=64(3)2=9
Add Squares: Add the squares of the differences: 64+9=73
Find Magnitude: Take the square root of the sum to find the magnitude:∣∣u∣∣=73
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