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10 Matrices and Vector Analysis (Lesson 10)
10 Matrices and Vector Analysis (Lesson 10)
Vector Analysis
Lesson 10 01
Lecture Outline
Resolution of Vectors
Projection of Vectors
𝑖Ƹ 𝑗Ƹ 𝑘 𝑖Ƹ 𝑗Ƹ 𝑘
Solution: (a) Here, A × B = 𝐴1 𝐴2 𝐴3 = 3 −1 2
𝐵1 𝐵2 𝐵3 2 1 −1
= 𝑖Ƹ 1 − 2 − 𝑗Ƹ −3 − 4 + 𝑘 3 − −2
= −𝑖Ƹ + 7𝑗Ƹ + 5𝑘
𝑖Ƹ 𝑗Ƹ 𝑘
Then, A × B × C = −1 7 5
1 −2 2
= 𝑖Ƹ 14 − −10 − 7)
− 𝑗Ƹ −2 − 5 + 𝑘(2
= 24𝑖Ƹ + 7𝑗Ƹ − 5𝑘
MATH 2161 Md. Kawsar Ahmed Asif Lesson 10 03
Solved Problems on Vector Multiplication
𝑖Ƹ 𝑗Ƹ 𝑘
(b) Here, B×C= 2 1 −1
1 −2 2
= 𝑖Ƹ 2 − 2 − 𝑗Ƹ 4 − −1 + 𝑘 −4 − 1
= 0𝑖Ƹ − 5𝑗Ƹ − 5𝑘
= −5𝑗Ƹ − 5𝑘
𝑖Ƹ 𝑗Ƹ 𝑘
Then, A × B × C = 3 −1 2
0 −5 −5
Thus, A × B × C ≠ A × B × C . (Showed)
Example: Determine the value of ‘𝑎’ so that A = 2𝑖Ƹ + 𝑎𝑗Ƹ + 𝑘 and B = 4𝑖Ƹ − 2𝑗Ƹ − 2𝑘 are perpendicular.
Example: Determine the value of ‘𝑚’ so that A = 2𝑖Ƹ + 𝑚𝑗Ƹ − 𝑘 and B = 6𝑖Ƹ + 6𝑗Ƹ − 3𝑘 are parallel.
Solution: We know, If A and B are parallel then A × B = 0.
𝑖Ƹ 𝑗 Ƹ 𝑘
Now, A × B = 2 𝑚 −1 = 𝑖Ƹ −3𝑚 − −6 − 𝑗Ƹ −6 − −6 + 𝑘 12 − 6𝑚
6 6 −3
= 𝑖Ƹ −3𝑚 + 6 + 𝑘 12 − 6𝑚
Therefore, 𝑖Ƹ −3𝑚 + 6 + 𝑘 12 − 6𝑚 = 0
Equating coefficient of 𝑖Ƹ and 𝑘 from both sides, we get
−3𝑚 + 6 = 0 and 12 − 6𝑚 = 0
⇒ 𝑚 = 6Τ3 = 2 ⇒𝑚=2
∴𝒎=𝟐
MATH 2161 Md. Kawsar Ahmed Asif Lesson 10 06
Solved Problems on Vector Multiplication
Amount of work done by an object is = 𝑭 ∙ 𝒓
where, 𝑭 is the force applied on the object and
𝒓 is the distance travelled by the particle or position vector
Example: Find the work done in moving an object from a vector A = 2𝑖Ƹ + 𝑗Ƹ + 6𝑘 to a vector
B = 5𝑖Ƹ + 3𝑗Ƹ + 𝑘 if the applied force is F = 2𝑖Ƹ − 𝑗Ƹ − 𝑘.
Example: Find the angle between A = 2𝑖Ƹ + 2𝑗Ƹ − 𝑘 and B = 6𝑖Ƹ − 3𝑗Ƹ + 2𝑘.
Solution: We know ,
A∙B B
𝜃= cos −1
A B
𝜃
= 9
=3
and B = 62 + −3 2 + 22
= 49
=7
A∙B
Hence, 𝜃 = cos −1
A B
4
= cos−1 3∙7
4
= cos−1 21
∴ 𝜽 = 𝟕𝟗°
MATH 2161 Md. Kawsar Ahmed Asif Lesson 10 09
Projection of Vectors
The vector projection of a vector 𝐀 on a non-zero vector 𝐁 is the orthogonal projection of 𝐀
onto a straight line parallel to 𝐁.
𝐀∙𝐁 𝐀∙𝐁
(1) Projection of 𝐀 on 𝐁 = (2) Projection of 𝐁 on 𝐀 =
𝐁 𝐀
Example: Find the projection of the vector A = 2𝑖Ƹ − 3𝑗Ƹ − 𝑘 on the vector B = 𝑖Ƹ − 4𝑗Ƹ + 3𝑘.
A∙B
Solution: Projection of A on B =
B
=0
Therefore, vectors A, B and C are coplanar.
MATH 2161 Md. Kawsar Ahmed Asif Lesson 10 11
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