9709 P3 - Jun 2008 - Q10 - 10 marks
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The points A and B have position vectors, relative to the origin O, given by \(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j} + 3\mathbf{k}\) and \(\overrightarrow{OB} = 2\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j} + 3\mathbf{k}\).
The line \(l\) has vector equation \(\mathbf{r} = (1 - 2t)\mathbf{i} + (5 + t)\mathbf{j} + (2 - t)\mathbf{k}\).
(i) Show that \(l\) does not intersect the line passing through A and B.
(ii) The point P lies on \(l\) and is such that angle \(PAB\) is equal to 60°. Given that the position vector of P is \((1 - 2t)\mathbf{i} + (5 + t)\mathbf{j} + (2 - t)\mathbf{k}\), show that \(3t^2 + 7t + 2 = 0\). Hence find the only possible position vector of P.
