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Find the magnitude of the vector \[\vec{a} = 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - 6 \hat{k} .\]

Solution

Given: \[\vec{a} = 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - 6 \hat{k} .\]
∴ Magnitude of the vector = \[\left| \vec{a} \right| = \sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + \left( - 6 \right)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 9 + 36} = \sqrt{49} = 7\]

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Chapter 23: Algebra of Vectors - Exercise 23.6 [Page 48]

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RD Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 12
Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors
Exercise 23.6 | Q 1 | Page 48

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