Question 1312

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

Question

(i)
Find a vector equation of the line through the points A{A} and B{B} with position vectors 8i+5j+4k{8 \mathbf{i} + 5 \mathbf{j} + 4 \mathbf{k}} and 2ij+10k{2 \mathbf{i} - \mathbf{j} + 10 \mathbf{k}} respectively.
[3]
(ii)
The perpendicular to this line from the point C{C} with position vector 11i+9jk{11 \mathbf{i} + 9 \mathbf{j} - \mathbf{k}} meets the line at the point N.{N.} Find the position vector of N{N} and the ratio AN:NB.{AN:NB.}
[5]
(iii)
Find the cartesian equation of the line which is a reflection of the line AC{AC} in the line AB.{AB.}
[4]

Answer