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Basic Mathematics & Vectors: Mixed Vectors & Calculus MCQ

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Mixed Vectors & CalculusMediumQuestion 5157

Question

The displacement vector from point A(1,2) to point B(4,6) is:
  1. A
    3î + 4ĵ
    Correct
  2. B
    5î + 8ĵ
  3. C
    −3î − 4ĵ
  4. D
    4î + 6ĵ

Correct answer

3î + 4ĵ

Explanation

Displacement = B − A = (4−1)î + (6−2)ĵ = 3î + 4ĵ. Its magnitude = 5 units.