Question

Find the specified vector or scalar.

u = -4i + 1j and v = 4i + 1j; Find .u+v
A. sqrt34

B. 8
C. 5
D. 2

Answer 1

Since
`\mathbf u+\mathbf v=(-4+4)\,\vec i+(1+1)\,\vec j=2\,\vec j`

so the norm is


`\|\mathbf u+\mathbf v\|=√(2^2)=2`