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(a)
The unit vector in the northeast direction.
(a)

Answer to Problem 60P
The unit vector in the northeast direction is 1√2ˆi+1√2ˆj.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Unit vectors ˆi and ˆj are directed in east and north direction respectively.
Formula used:
The magnitude of unit vector is always equal to one that’s why it is termed as a unit vector.
The general expression for a vector is →v=vx^ i+vyˆj .
Write the expression for vector in terms of its components.
→v=vcosθˆi+vsinθˆj ............... (1)
Here, →v is the vector and v is the magnitude of vector.
When the unit vector is in the northeast direction, it will have an angle 45° with +x axis.
Calculation:
Substitute 1 for v and 45° for θ in equation (1).
→v=1cos45°ˆi+1sin45°ˆj=1√2ˆi+1√2ˆj
Conclusion:
Thus, the unit vector in the northeast direction is 1√2ˆi+1√2ˆj.
(b)
The unit vector in 70° clockwise from −y axis.
(b)

Answer to Problem 60P
The unit vector in 70° clockwise from −y axis is −√32ˆi−12ˆj .
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Unit vectors ˆi and ˆj are directed in east and north direction respectively.
Formula used:
The magnitude of unit vector is always equal to one that’s why it is termed as a unit vector.
The general expression for a vector is →v=vx^ i+vyˆj .
Write the expression for vector in terms of its components.
→v=vcosθˆi+vsinθˆj ............... (1)
Here, →v is the vector and v is the magnitude of vector.
When the unit vector is in 70° clockwise from −y axis it will make 30° with −x axis.
Calculation:
Substitute −1 for v and 30° for θ in equation (1).
→v=−cos30°ˆi−1sin30°ˆj=−√32ˆi−12ˆj
Conclusion:
Thus,the unit vector in 70° clockwise from −y axis. −√32ˆi−12ˆj.
The unit vector in the southwest direction.

Answer to Problem 60P
The unit vector in the southwest direction is −1√2ˆi−1√2ˆj .
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Unit vectors ˆi and ˆj are directed in east and north direction respectively.
Formula used:
Magnitude of unit vector is always equal to one that’s why it is termed as a unit vector.
The general expression for a vector is →v=vx^ i+vyˆj .
Write the expression for vector in terms of its components.
→v=vcosθˆi+vsinθˆj ............... (1)
Here, →v is the vector and v is the magnitude of vector.
When the unit vector is in the southwest direction, it will have an angle 45° with −x axis.
Calculation:
Substitute −1 for v and 45° for θ in equation (1).
→v=−1cos45°ˆi−1sin45°ˆj=−1√2ˆi−1√2ˆj
Conclusion:
Thus, the unit vector in the southwest direction is −1√2ˆi−1√2ˆj.
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