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Understanding Unit Vectors
Unit vectors are vectors with a magnitude of 1 that indicate direction. In this case, we need to find the angle θ that a certain unit vector makes with the I-cap vector (the x-axis), given its angles with the J-cap (y-axis) and K-cap (z-axis).
Given Angles
- The unit vector makes an angle of π/3 with the J-cap.
- The unit vector makes an angle of π/2 with the K-cap.
Components of the Unit Vector
Let the unit vector be represented as V = (a, b, c) where:
- a = x-component (I-cap)
- b = y-component (J-cap)
- c = z-component (K-cap)
From the information provided, we can derive the following:
- The relationship with J-cap:
- cos(π/3) = b/|V|
- Since |V| = 1, b = cos(π/3) = 1/2
- The relationship with K-cap:
- cos(π/2) = c/|V|
- Since |V| = 1, c = cos(π/2) = 0
Now, since |V| = 1, we have:
- a^2 + (1/2)^2 + 0^2 = 1
- a^2 + 1/4 = 1
- a^2 = 3/4
- a = √(3/4) = √3/2
Final Unit Vector
Thus, the unit vector is:
V = (√3/2, 1/2, 0)
Calculating Angle θ
To find the acute angle θ with the I-cap:
- cos(θ) = a/|V| = (√3/2)/1 = √3/2
- Therefore, θ = π/6 (30 degrees)
Conclusion
The acute angle θ that the unit vector makes with the I-cap is π/6 radians or 30 degrees.