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 8i+9j+9k{8 \mathbf{i} + 9 \mathbf{j} + 9 \mathbf{k}} and 8i+4j+9k{8 \mathbf{i} + 4 \mathbf{j} + 9 \mathbf{k}} respectively.
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(ii)
The perpendicular to this line from the point C{C} with position vector 4i+7j+13k{4 \mathbf{i} + 7 \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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