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If the position vector `veca` of a point (m,5) is such that `|veca|=13`, find the value of m.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( m \) given that the position vector \( \vec{a} \) of a point \( (m, 5) \) has a magnitude of 13. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Express the Position Vector**: The position vector \( \vec{a} \) of the point \( (m, 5) \) can be expressed in terms of unit vectors \( \hat{i} \) and \( \hat{j} \): \[ \vec{a} = m \hat{i} + 5 \hat{j} ...
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