A kite flying during Makar Sankranti has a position vector 3î + 4ĵ + 12k̂ meters from a child on the ground. How far is the kite from the child?
A kite flying during Makar Sankranti has a position vector 3î + 4ĵ + 12k̂ meters from a child on the ground. How far is the kite from the child?
- A. 13 m
- B. 14 m
- C. 15 m
- D. 19 m
Answer: A) 13 m
Explanation: Distance is the magnitude of the position vector. √((3)² + (4)² + (12)²) = √(9 + 16 + 144) = √169 = 13 meters.
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