2025 HCI P2 Q4

2025 HCI P2 Q4

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Let the \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) be points on the same plane with position vectors \(\mathbf{a}\), \(\mathbf{b}\) and \(\mathbf{c}\) respectively and \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}+\mathbf{c}=\mathbf{0}\). It is given that vectors \(\mathbf{a}\), \(\mathbf{b}\) and \(\mathbf{c}\) are unit vectors.

    1. By considering \(\mathbf{c}\cdot \mathbf{c}\), find the value of \(\mathbf{a}\cdot \mathbf{b}\).[3]
    2. Find the angle \(\angle AOB\).[2]
    3. Draw the position vectors \(\mathbf{a}\), \(\mathbf{b}\) and \(\mathbf{c}\) on a single diagram. Using your diagram, identify the type of triangle \(ABC\).[2]
  1. The point \(D\) has position vector \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\). Find the area of the quadrilateral \(ACBD\).[2]

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Answer:(a)(i) a·b = -½; (a)(ii) 120°; (a)(iii) ABC equilateral, a + b + c = 0; (b) √3 units²

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