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4.11 Vectors (A-level only)

4.11 Vectors (A-level only)

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Question 35

Relative to a fixed origin OOO, the path of a high-precision industrial laser cutter LLL is described by the vector equation

r=(3−24)+λ(12−2) \mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -2 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix} + \lambda \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix} r=​3−24​​+λ​12−2​​

where λ\lambdaλ is a scalar parameter.

Given that OA→\overrightarrow{OA}OA is a unit vector parallel to the path LLL,

a.

find OA→\overrightarrow{OA}OA.

[2]
b.

The point XXX lies on the path LLL such that it is the closest point on the path to the origin OOO.

Find the coordinates of XXX.

[4]
c.

Points OOO, XXX, and AAA form a triangle OXAOXAOXA.

Determine the exact area of triangle OXAOXAOXA.

[3]
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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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