In a particle physics experiment, relative to a fixed origin OOO, particle L L\,L is at position (−i+4j+2k)(- \mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j} + 2\mathbf{k})(−i+4j+2k), particle M M\,M is at (2i+j+8k)(2\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j} + 8\mathbf{k})(2i+j+8k), and particle N N\,N is at (3i−3j+6k)(3\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j} + 6\mathbf{k})(3i−3j+6k).
Find the vector MN⃗\vec{MN}MN.
Show that the quadrilateral OLMN OLMN\,OLMN is a parallelogram, giving reasons for your answer.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Vectors with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 123 questions covering 11.1 Vectors, 11.2 Representing Vectors, 11.3 Magnitude and Direction, 11.4 Position Vectors, 11.5 Solving Geometric Problems, and 11.6 Modelling with Vectors, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
