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June 2012 p31 q8
2161

The point P has coordinates (-1, 4, 11) and the line l has equation \(\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 3 \\ -4 \end{pmatrix} + \lambda \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}\).

Find the perpendicular distance from P to l.

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Nov 2011 p31 q7
2162

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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June 2011 p33 q10
2163

With respect to the origin O, the lines l and m have vector equations r = 2i + k + \(\lambda\)(i - j + 2k) and r = 2j + 6k + \(\mu\)(i + 2j - 2k) respectively.

  1. Prove that l and m do not intersect.
  2. Calculate the acute angle between the directions of l and m.
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Nov 2010 p31 q7
2164

With respect to the origin O, the points A and B have position vectors 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 AB and OP is perpendicular to AB.

(i) Find a vector equation for the line AB.

(ii) Find the position vector of P.

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June 2010 p31 q10
2165

The lines l and m have vector equations

\(\mathbf{r} = \mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k} + s(\mathbf{i} - \mathbf{j} + 2\mathbf{k})\)

and

\(\mathbf{r} = 4\mathbf{i} + 6\mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k} + t(2\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k})\)

respectively.

  1. Show that l and m intersect.
  2. Calculate the acute angle between the lines.
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