Draw the vector V that goes from the origin to the given point. Then write V in terms of the unit vectors i and j .
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Question

Draw the vector V  that goes from the origin to the given point. Then write V  in terms of the unit vectors i  and j .    ​
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

We can see from the given coordinate that the point lies at (5,8). Drawing the vector from the origin (0,0) to the point (5,8), we get a vector pointing towards the top right direction. This vector can be split into its components along the x-axis and y-axis, which are 5 and 8 respectively. Therefore, V can be written as V = 5i + 8j. The correct choice that represents V in terms of unit vectors i and j is option B.

Draw the Vector V That Goes from the Origin to the Given