OCR MEI C4 — Question 3 7 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC4 (Core Mathematics 4)
Marks7
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TopicVectors 3D & Lines
TypeAngle between two vectors/lines (direct)
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a straightforward two-part vector question requiring routine techniques: substituting coordinates to verify a point lies on lines (simple algebra), then using the scalar product formula to find the angle between direction vectors. All steps are standard C4 procedures with no problem-solving insight needed, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec4.04a Line equations: 2D and 3D, cartesian and vector forms4.04c Scalar product: calculate and use for angles

Verify that the point \((-1, 6, 5)\) lies on both the lines $$\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix} + \lambda \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} \quad \text{and} \quad \mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ 6 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} + \mu \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 0 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}.$$ Find the acute angle between the lines. [7]

Verify that the point $(-1, 6, 5)$ lies on both the lines
$$\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix} + \lambda \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} \quad \text{and} \quad \mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ 6 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} + \mu \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 0 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}.$$

Find the acute angle between the lines. [7]

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