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unit vector

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noun

Mathematics, Physics.
  1. a vector having a length of one unit.


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Find unit vector w in the direction of the cross product vector u × v.

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Angle β is formed by vector v and unit vector j.

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Angle γ is formed by vector v and unit vector k.

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From vector N, form a unit vector n in the same direction.

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Find a unit vector in the direction of 5v + 3w.

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