To find the magnitude and direction of the vector (4,4), we will utilize Pythagoras’ theorem and some basic principles of trigonometry.
Step 1: Calculate the Magnitude of the Vector
The magnitude of a vector (x,y) is calculated using the formula:
Magnitude=x2+y2For the vector (4,4), we substitute x=4 and y=4 into the formula:
Magnitude=42+42=16+16=32=42Thus, the magnitude of the vector (4,4) is 42.
Step 2: Determine the Direction of the Vector
The direction of a vector is typically expressed as the angle θ that it forms with the positive x-axis. We can find this angle using the tangent function, which relates the angle to the ratio of the y-component to the x-component of the vector:
tanθ=xyFor the vector (4,4), this relationship is:
tanθ=44=1To find θ, we take the inverse tangent (or arctan) of 1:
θ=tan−1(1)In degrees, tan−1(1) equals 45∘. Therefore, the direction of the vector (4,4) is 45∘ from the positive x-axis.
Summary
In conclusion, the magnitude of the vector (4,4) is 42, and its direction is 45∘ relative to the positive x-axis.
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