N2012 P1 Q9

N2012 P1 Q9

12 marks
Past Year National Exams
Free
  1. Find a vector equation of the line through the points \(A\) and \(B\) with position vectors \(\mathrm{7}\mathbf{i}\,+\,8\mathbf{j}\,+\,9\mathbf{k}\) and \(-\mathbf{i}-8\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k}\) respectively.[3]
  2. The perpendicular to this line from the point \(C\) with position vector \(\mathbf{i}+8\mathbf{j}+3\mathbf{k}\) meets the line at point \(N\). Find the position vector of \(N\) and the ratio \(AN:NB\).[5]
  3. Find the Cartesian equation of the line which is a reflection of the line \(AC\) in the line \(AB\).[4]

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Answer:l_AB: r = (-1,-1,8) + λ(1,1,1); N(5,4,7); AN:NB = 1:3; l_AC': x-7 = (y-8)/(-4) = 9-z

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