The value of λ in the vector is 0.2
Vectors are the opposite of scalar quantities and they are quantities that have directions and magnitude
The vector a is given as:
a = (−6, 8)
The magnitude of vector a is calculated using
|a| = √(x^2 + y^2)
So, the equation becomes
|a| = √((-6)^2 + 8^2)
Evaluate the exponent
|a| = √(36 + 64)
Evaluate the sum
|a| = √100
Take the square root of both sides
|a| = 10
Given that
λa = 5
This means that
λ * 10 = 5
Divide both sides by 10
λ = 0.2
Hence, the value of λ is 0.2
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