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Can some1 explain this?

How do u get the 2 statements below "we see that"?
Reply 1
The writing above says:

Consider a rotation of the radius vector through a small angle dtheta
Reply 2
Original post by e^x
The writing above says:

Consider a rotation of the radius vector through a small angle dtheta


when you differentiate a unit vector which is a function of theta, it rotates by pi/2 anticloclockwise
Reply 3
Original post by TeeEm
when you differentiate a unit vector which is a function of theta, it rotates by pi/2 anticloclockwise


Ah right thanks
Reply 4
Original post by e^x
Ah right thanks


I think I have a sensible proof somewhere if you give me a while
Reply 5
Original post by TeeEm
I think I have a sensible proof somewhere if you give me a while


How can I observe that fact from the diagram?
Reply 6
Original post by e^x
How can I observe that fact from the diagram?


It very difficult from there as your lecturer differentiates the unit vector by "vector differentiation from first principles"
Reply 7
Original post by TeeEm
I think I have a sensible proof somewhere if you give me a while


Original post by e^x
The writing above says:

Consider a rotation of the radius vector through a small angle dtheta


Here is my Notes/Proof

polars.jpg
Reply 8
Original post by TeeEm
Here is my Notes/Proof

polars.jpg


Thanks a lot
Reply 9
Original post by e^x
Thanks a lot


my pleasure

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