Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 12 - Vectors and Matrices - 12.4 The Dot Product - Exercises and Problems for Section 12.4 - Exercises and Problems - Page 520: 17

Answer

$109.47^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

The dot product of two vectors is: $\cos \theta=\dfrac{\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}}{|a| |b|}\\ =\dfrac{(i+j+k) (i-j-k)}{|i+j+k| |i-j-k|}\\=\dfrac{1}{\sqrt 3 \sqrt 3}\\=\dfrac{1}{3}$ Now, $\theta = \cos^{-1} \dfrac{1}{3} \approx 109.47^{\circ}$
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