The standard basis vectors i, j and k point along which directions?
AThe x, y and z axes
BThree random directions
CTwo axes and a diagonal
DOnly along the x axis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The x, y and z axes
Each of i, j and k is a unit vector along one of the three coordinate axes.
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