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If $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = 4\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$, what operation is needed to find $\vec{a} + \vec{b}$?
If $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = 4\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$, what operation is needed to find $\vec{a} + \vec{b}$?
- Vector addition (correct)
- Dot product
- Vector cross product
- Scalar multiplication
Given vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$, which operation results in a scalar value?
Given vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$, which operation results in a scalar value?
- Cross product
- Dot product (correct)
- Vector subtraction
- Vector addition
If $\vec{a} = 3\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = -\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$, what is the first step in finding $\vec{a} - \vec{b}$?
If $\vec{a} = 3\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = -\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$, what is the first step in finding $\vec{a} - \vec{b}$?
- Subtract the corresponding components (correct)
- Find the angle between the vectors
- Add the corresponding components
- Multiply the magnitudes of the vectors
What is the formula to calculate the magnitude of a vector $\vec{a} = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$?
What is the formula to calculate the magnitude of a vector $\vec{a} = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$?
If $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}$, what is $|\vec{a}|$?
If $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}$, what is $|\vec{a}|$?
What are direction cosines?
What are direction cosines?
What is a unit vector?
What is a unit vector?
Given a vector $\vec{v}$, how do you find its corresponding unit vector $\hat{v}$?
Given a vector $\vec{v}$, how do you find its corresponding unit vector $\hat{v}$?
If points A, B, and C form the vertices of a triangle, how would you represent the sides as vectors?
If points A, B, and C form the vertices of a triangle, how would you represent the sides as vectors?
What condition must be satisfied for four points to be coplanar?
What condition must be satisfied for four points to be coplanar?
What does it mean for vectors to 'lie in a plane'?
What does it mean for vectors to 'lie in a plane'?
For vectors $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, and $\vec{c}$ to lie in a plane, what is the value of their scalar triple product?
For vectors $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, and $\vec{c}$ to lie in a plane, what is the value of their scalar triple product?
Which of the following operations is used to determine if three vectors are coplanar?
Which of the following operations is used to determine if three vectors are coplanar?
If $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are represented as $a_1\hat{i} + a_2\hat{j} + a_3\hat{k}$ and $b_1\hat{i} + b_2\hat{j} + b_3\hat{k}$ what is the cross product $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$?
If $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are represented as $a_1\hat{i} + a_2\hat{j} + a_3\hat{k}$ and $b_1\hat{i} + b_2\hat{j} + b_3\hat{k}$ what is the cross product $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$?
What is the dot product of two perpendicular vectors?
What is the dot product of two perpendicular vectors?
How do you calculate the direction cosines of a vector $a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$?
How do you calculate the direction cosines of a vector $a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$?
If $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 0$, what can you conclude about vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$?
If $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 0$, what can you conclude about vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$?
What is the geometric interpretation of the magnitude of the cross product $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$?
What is the geometric interpretation of the magnitude of the cross product $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$?
If the dot product of two vectors is positive, the angle between them is:
If the dot product of two vectors is positive, the angle between them is:
If $\vec{a} = c\vec{b}$ where c is a scalar, what can be said about $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$?
If $\vec{a} = c\vec{b}$ where c is a scalar, what can be said about $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$?
Flashcards
Direction Cosines
Direction Cosines
Direction cosines of a vector are the cosines of the angles that the vector makes with the coordinate axes.
Vector Representation
Vector Representation
A vector can be expressed as a linear combination of unit vectors i, j, and k along the x, y, and z axes, respectively.
Dot Product
Dot Product
The dot product of two vectors results in a scalar value and can be used to find the angle between the vectors or to determine if they are orthogonal.
Coplanar Points
Coplanar Points
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Unit Vector Parallel to Sum
Unit Vector Parallel to Sum
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Vector Between Two Points
Vector Between Two Points
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Coplanar Vectors
Coplanar Vectors
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Unit Vector
Unit Vector
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Right-Angled Triangle Vectors
Right-Angled Triangle Vectors
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Modulus of a Vector
Modulus of a Vector
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Study Notes
- MATLAB is a high-performance language used for technical computing, integrating computation, visualization, and programming.
- It uses an array as its basic data element.
MATLAB Environment
- The MATLAB desktop includes the Command Window for entering variables and running functions.
- The Workspace stores variables (named arrays) built during a session.
- The Current Folder is used for file operations.
MATLAB as a Calculator
- Basic arithmetic operators include
+(addition),-(subtraction),*(multiplication),/(division), and^(power). - MATLAB follows the standard order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication/division, and addition/subtraction.
Built-in Functions
- Common functions include
sqrt(x)(square root),abs(x)(absolute value),exp(x)(exponential),log(x)(natural logarithm),log10(x)(common logarithm),sin(x)(sine),cos(x)(cosine), andtan(x)(tangent).
Assigning Variables
- Values can be assigned to variables using the
=operator, e.g.,x = 5.
Simple Plots
- Simple 2-D plots can be created using the
plot(x, y)function. - Axes can be labeled using
xlabel('x')andylabel('y'), and a title can be added withtitle('title').
Script Files
- Script files are text files containing a sequence of MATLAB commands that can be created using the MATLAB editor
- Run a script file by typing its name in the command window and pressing enter.
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