Daily Test Vector – 11-1 Daily Test Vector – 11-1

1. Vector 𝒑 has magnitude 5 and makes an angle of 60° 1. Vector 𝒑 has magnitude 5 and makes an angle of 60°
with j. Find 𝒑 in 𝒊, 𝒋 and column vector format. with j. Find 𝒑 in 𝒊, 𝒋 and column vector format.
2. If A(2,5,1), B(-4,3,-6) and C(0,-2,4), find: 2. If A(2,5,1), B(-4,3,-6) and C(0,-2,4), find:
a. 𝐵𝐶⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ − 𝐴𝐵
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ a. 𝐵𝐶⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ − 𝐴𝐵
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
b. |𝐵𝐶 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ − 𝐴𝐵
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ | b. |𝐵𝐶 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ − 𝐴𝐵
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ |
3. In triangle ABC, 𝐴𝐵 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 3𝒊 − 2𝒋 and 𝐴𝐶
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 𝒊 − 5𝒋. Find 3. In triangle ABC, 𝐴𝐵 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 3𝒊 − 2𝒋 and 𝐴𝐶
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 𝒊 − 5𝒋. Find
the area of the triangle. the area of the triangle.
4. Relatives to the origin O, points A, B and C have 4. Relatives to the origin O, points A, B and C have
position vectors given by: position vectors given by:
3 6 𝑘 3 6 𝑘
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐴 = ( 0 ), ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐵 = (−3), ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐶 = ( −2𝑘 ) ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐴 = ( 0 ), ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐵 = (−3), ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐶 = ( −2𝑘 )
−4 2 2𝑘 − 3 −4 2 2𝑘 − 3
Given that AB and OC have the same length, find the Given that AB and OC have the same length, find the
possible value of k. possible value of k.

5. In the following diagram, PR = u and PQ = 2v and M 5. In the following diagram, PR = u and PQ = 2v and M
is the mid point of RQ and N is the midpoint of RM. is the mid point of RQ and N is the midpoint of RM.
Find in terms of u and v. Find in terms of u and v.
a. RQ a. RQ
b. RN b. RN
c. PN c. PN

6. Find a vector equation of the straight line that passes 6. Find a vector equation of the straight line that passes
through point A, with position vector 3𝒊 − 5𝒋 + 4𝒌 through point A, with position vector 3𝒊 − 5𝒋 + 4𝒌
and is parallel to the vector 7𝒊 − 3𝒌 and is parallel to the vector 7𝒊 − 3𝒌
7. If A (2, 1, -3), B(5,-4,-1) and C(-2,0,0). Find ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐵. 𝐴𝐶⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ 7. If A (2, 1, -3), B(5,-4,-1) and C(-2,0,0). Find ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐵. 𝐴𝐶⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑝 −2 𝑝 −2
8. Given 𝑎 = ( ) and 𝑏⃗ = ( ). If ⃗𝒂 perpendicular ⃗𝒃 , 8. Given 𝑎 = ( ) and 𝑏⃗ = ( ). If ⃗𝒂 perpendicular ⃗𝒃 ,
5 4 5 4
find the possible value of p. find the possible value of p.
Hint: dot product Hint: dot product

Challenge (+6 pts) Challenge (+6 pts)

1. OAB is a triangle. ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

𝑂𝐴 = 𝒂 and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗𝑂𝐵 = 𝒃. The point M
divides OA in the ratio 2:1. MN is parallel to OB.
a. Express the vector 𝑂𝑁⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ in terms of 𝒂 and 𝒃.
b. Show that AN : NB = 1 : 2
1. OAB is a triangle. ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐴 = 𝒂 and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗𝑂𝐵 = 𝒃. The point M
divides OA in the ratio 2:1. MN is parallel to OB.
a. Express the vector 𝑂𝑁⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ in terms of 𝒂 and 𝒃.
b. Show that AN : NB = 1 : 2

2. A line 𝐿1 passess through the points A(0, 1, 8) and 3. A line 𝐿1 passess through the points A(0, 1, 8) and
B(3,5,2). B(3,5,2).
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
a. i. Find 𝐴𝐵 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
a. i. Find 𝐴𝐵
ii. Hence, write down a vector equation for 𝐿1 ii. Hence, write down a vector equation for 𝐿1
1 1
b. A second line 𝐿2 , has equation 𝒓 = ( 13 ) + b. A second line 𝐿2 , has equation 𝒓 = ( 13 ) +
−14 −14
𝑝 𝑝
𝜇 (0). Given that 𝐿1 and 𝐿2 are perpendicular, 𝜇 (0). Given that 𝐿1 and 𝐿2 are perpendicular,
1 1
show that p = 2. show that p = 2.
Hint: 𝐿1 and 𝐿2 instersect in one point. Hint: 𝐿1 and 𝐿2 instersect in one point.
c. The lines 𝐿1 and 𝐿2 intersect at C(9, 13, z). Find z. c. The lines 𝐿1 and 𝐿2 intersect at C(9, 13, z). Find z.