Correct!

Question:

Scaling the quaternion vector by sin(a/2) is sensible because:

a) the magnitude of the vector is zero when you are at your beginning position (i.e. a = 0).

b) the magnitude of the vector is maximum when you have rotated the furthest from the zero position (ie when a = 1800)

c) both the above


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