UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2024 (Model questions) Question 12

Question 12

Vectors and Transformations

If a = 3i + 4j, find the magnitude of a

  1. A.1
  2. B.7
  3. C.25
  4. D.5
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (5)

Explanation

|a| = √(3² + 4²) = √25 = 5.