Vectors - Perpendicular Projection and Reflection in a Plane

Vectors - Perpendicular Projection and Reflection in a Plane

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The line \(l\) passes through \(A(1, 2, -1)\) and is parallel to \(3\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{k}\).

  1. State the vector equation of \(l\).[1]

The plane \(p\) has equation

\[\mathbf{r} \cdot \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -2 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} = 13.\]

  1. Find the acute angle between \(l\) and \(p\).[2]
  2. Find the point of intersection of \(l\) and \(p\).[2]
  3. Find the vector equation of the reflection of \(l\) in \(p\).[6]

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Answer:(i) \(\mathbf r=\begin{pmatrix}1\\2\\-1\end{pmatrix}+\lambda\begin{pmatrix}1\\0\\1\end{pmatrix},\ \lambda\in\mathbb R\) (ii) \(45^\circ\) (iii) \((7,2,5)\) (iv) \(\mathbf r=\begin{pmatrix}7\\2\\5\end{pmatrix}+\mu\begin{pmatrix}1\\4\\-1\end{pmatrix},\ \mu\in\mathbb R\)

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