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9709 P31 - Nov 2011 - Q7
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With respect to the origin O, the position vectors of two points A and B are given by \(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j} + 2\mathbf{k}\) and \(\overrightarrow{OB} = 3\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j}\). The point P lies on the line through A and B, and \(\overrightarrow{AP} = \lambda \overrightarrow{AB}\).

  1. Show that \(\overrightarrow{OP} = (1 + 2\lambda)\mathbf{i} + (2 + 2\lambda)\mathbf{j} + (2 - 2\lambda)\mathbf{k}\).
  2. By equating expressions for \(\cos AOP\) and \(\cos BOP\) in terms of \(\lambda\), find the value of \(\lambda\) for which \(OP\) bisects the angle \(AOB\).
  3. When \(\lambda\) has this value, verify that \(AP : PB = OA : OB\).
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