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1.13.5 Vectors to solve problems

1.13.5 Vectors to solve problems

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Question 25

Relative to a fixed origin OOO, the point A A\,A has position vector (4i−2j−5k)(4\mathbf{i} - 2\mathbf{j} - 5\mathbf{k})(4i−2j−5k), the point B B\,B has position vector (6i+j−9k)(6\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j} - 9\mathbf{k})(6i+j−9k), and the point C C\,C has position vector (4i+6j−8k)(4\mathbf{i} + 6\mathbf{j} - 8\mathbf{k})(4i+6j−8k).

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Find AB⃗\vec{AB}AB

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b.

Show that the quadrilateral OABC OABC\,OABC is a trapezium, giving reasons for your answer.

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