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Help with unit vector

Help with unit vector-example-1

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Explanation:

To find the unit vector, divide the vector by its magnitude.

|v| = √(3² + 2²) = √13

u = v / |v|

u = (3i + 2j) / √13

u = 3/√13 i + 2/√13 j

Rationalizing the denominators:

u = (3√13)/13 i + (2√13)/13 j

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