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Show that the vectors a = 1/7(2i + 3j + 6k), b = 1/7(3i - 6j + 2k), and c = 1/7(6i + 2j - 3k) are mutually perpendicular unit vectors.
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6 stepsLet the three given vectors be , , and .
To show that each vector is a unit vector, we must show its magnitude is 1. The magnitude of a vector is .
Calculate the magnitude of .
Thus, is a unit vector.
Calculate the magnitude of .
Thus, is a unit vector.
Calculate the magnitude of .
Thus, is a unit vector.
All three vectors are unit vectors.To show that they are mutually perpendicular, we must show that the dot product of any two distinct vectors is 0. The dot product of and is .
Calculate the dot product of and .
Thus, and are perpendicular.
Calculate the dot product of and .
Thus, and are perpendicular.
Calculate the dot product of and .
Thus, and are perpendicular.
Since the dot product of every pair of distinct vectors is 0, the three vectors are mutually perpendicular to each other.
The final answer is
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