9709 P32 - Jun 2023 - Q11
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The points A and B have position vectors \(\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j} - 2\mathbf{k}\) and \(2\mathbf{i} - \mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k}\) respectively. The line \(l\) has equation \(\mathbf{r} = \mathbf{i} - \mathbf{j} + 3\mathbf{k} + \mu(2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j} + 4\mathbf{k})\).
(a) Show that \(l\) does not intersect the line passing through A and B.
(b) Find the position vector of the foot of the perpendicular from A to \(l\).
