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1.9 Vectors

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The points AAA, B B\,B and C C\,C have position vectors a=−i+4j\mathbf{a} = -\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j}a=−i+4j, b=5i+2j\mathbf{b} = 5\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j}b=5i+2j and c=3i−4j\mathbf{c} = 3\mathbf{i} - 4\mathbf{j}c=3i−4j

a.

Show that triangle ABC ABC\,ABC is right-angled, stating at which vertex the right angle lies.

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b.

Find the area of triangle ABCABCABC.

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1.9 Vectors Questions

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37 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 1.9 Vectors, covering 1.9.1 Vectors, 1.9.2 Vectors, 1.9.3 Vectors, 1.9.4 Vectors, and 1.9 Vectors. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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