Question 1312

Vectors II: Lines and Planes
2012 Paper 1 Question 9 Variant

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(i)
Find a vector equation of the line through the points A{A} and B{B} with position vectors 5i+4j7k{- 5 \mathbf{i} + 4 \mathbf{j} - 7 \mathbf{k}} and 5i3j14k{- 5 \mathbf{i} - 3 \mathbf{j} - 14 \mathbf{k}} respectively.
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(ii)
The perpendicular to this line from the point C{C} with position vector 3i2j13k{- 3 \mathbf{i} - 2 \mathbf{j} - 13 \mathbf{k}} meets the line at the point N.{N.} Find the position vector of N{N} and the ratio AN:NB.{AN:NB.}
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(iii)
Find the cartesian equation of the line which is a reflection of the line AC{AC} in the line AB.{AB.}
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