Mathematics · JEE | VECTOR ALGEBRA
हिन्दीThe unit vector in the direction of vector \( \vec{a} = 3\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 12\hat{k} \) is:
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Correct answer · Option D
\( \frac{3}{13}\hat{i} - \frac{4}{13}\hat{j} + \frac{12}{13}\hat{k} \)
Explanation
Magnitude \( |\vec{a}| = \sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16 + 144} = \sqrt{169} = 13 \). Unit vector is \( \hat{a} = \frac{\vec{a}}{|\vec{a}|} = \frac{3}{13}\hat{i} - \frac{4}{13}\hat{j} + \frac{12}{13}\hat{k} \).