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Problem

Consider the vector p=4i^+7j^−2k^\mathbf{p}=4\hat{i}+7\hat{j}-2\hat{k}. (i) Explain what is meant by the direction cosines of a vector in three–dimensional space. (ii) Calculate the direction cosines of p\mathbf{p} correct to three decimal places. (iii) Show that the values obtained in part (ii) satisfy the fundamental relation among direction cosines.

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