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4.11 Vectors (A-level only)

4.11 Vectors (A-level only)

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Question 11

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).

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Find the vector MN⃗\vec{MN}MN.

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b.

Show that the quadrilateral OLMN OLMN\,OLMN is a parallelogram, giving reasons for your answer.

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4.11 Vectors (A-level only) Questions

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133 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 4.11 Vectors (A-level only), covering 4.11.1 Vectors (A-level only) and 4.11.2 Vectors (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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