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Question
Let ε1 and ε2 be the angles made by \[\vec{A}\] and -\[\vec{A}\] with the positive X-axis. Show that tan ε1 = tan ε2. Thus, giving tan ε does not uniquely determine the direction of \[\vec{A}\].
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Solution
The direction of - \[\vec{A}\] is opposite to \[\vec{A}\].So, if vector \[\vec{A}\] and \[- \vec{A}\] make the angles ε1 and ε2 with the X-axis, respectively, then ε1 is equal to ε2 as shown in the figure:
Here, tan ε1 = tan ε2
Because these are alternate angles.
Thus, giving tan ε does not uniquely determine the direction of \[- \vec{A}\].
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