Question:

A straight line passes through the points \( (10,8,6) \) and \( (13,9,4) \). A unit vector parallel to this line is

Show Hint

Unit vector = direction vector divided by its magnitude.
Updated On: Apr 21, 2026
  • \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{17}}(3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \)
  • \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}(\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2\hat{k}) \)
  • \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{14}}(3\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \)
  • \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{11}}(3\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \)
  • \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{14}}(3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2\hat{k}) \)
Show Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Direction vector = difference of points.

Step 1:
Find direction vector.
\[ \vec{d} = (13-10, 9-8, 4-6) = (3,1,-2) \]

Step 2:
Find magnitude.
\[ |\vec{d}| = \sqrt{9 + 1 + 4} = \sqrt{14} \]

Step 3:
Unit vector.
\[ \frac{1}{\sqrt{14}}(3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2\hat{k}) \]
Was this answer helpful?
0
0