3-1.Vectors
easy

The projection of a vector $\vec r\, = \,3\hat i\, + \,\hat j\, + \,2\hat k$ on the $xy$ plane has magnitude

A

$3$

B

$4$

C

$\sqrt {14} $

D

$\sqrt {10} $

Solution

Magnitude of projection of this vector on $x – y$ plane will be the square root of sum of squares of its $x – y$ components $=\sqrt{3^2+1^2}=\sqrt{10}$

Standard 11
Physics

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