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Initial Point Of A Vector
Definition Of Initial Point Of A Vector
When a vector is represented as a line segment, the starting point is called as the Initial Point of a Vector.
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The components and the magnitudes of a vector can be found out with the help of initial point of a vector..
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Example of Initial point of a vector
In the above figure, PQ is a vector and P the initial point of the vector.
Solved Example on Initial point of a vector
Ques: Identify the value of initial point from the given vector
Choices:
A. (3, 4)
B. (4, 5)
C. (3, 5)
D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: In figure, A is the initial point of a vector AB.
Step 2: The value of A is (3, 4). [Given.]
Step 3: So, the value of the initial point of a vector is (3, 4).