unit vector
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For any nonzero vector v, we can use scalar multiplication to find a unit vector u that has the same direction as v.
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Using the dot product, find the projection of vector v12 found in step 4 onto unit vector n found in step 3.
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Find the unit vector in the direction of v.
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If the vector that is given for the direction of the derivative is not a unit vector, then it is only necessary to divide by the norm of the vector.
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Angle γ is formed by vector v and unit vector k.
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