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Vector Magnitude Calculator - Length & Unit Vector
Free vector magnitude calculator. Calculate vector length, unit vector, and direction for 2D and 3D vectors.
Vector Magnitude Calculator
Calculate vector length and direction
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Vector Magnitude Calculator
Calculate the magnitude (length) of a vector and its unit vector. Essential for physics, engineering, and computer graphics.
Magnitude Formula
||v|| = √(x² + y² + z²)
For 2D: √(x² + y²). Unit vector: v/||v||. Example: (3,4) has magnitude 5, unit vector (0.6, 0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a unit vector?
A vector with magnitude 1 pointing in the same direction. Divide vector by its magnitude. Used for direction without length information.
When do I use vector magnitude?
Physics (velocity, force), game development (distance, normalization), machine learning (feature scaling), 3D graphics.
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