1.10a Vectors in 2D: i,j notation and column vectors

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CAIE P1 2005 June Q5
6 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{e439eea6-76f0-41eb-aa91-bd0f3e4e1a07-2_591_1061_1098_541} The diagram shows a rhombus \(A B C D\). The points \(B\) and \(D\) have coordinates \(( 2,10 )\) and \(( 6,2 )\) respectively, and \(A\) lies on the \(x\)-axis. The mid-point of \(B D\) is \(M\). Find, by calculation, the coordinates of each of \(M , A\) and \(C\).
CAIE P1 2006 June Q8
8 marks Standard +0.3
8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{cbcb15b4-1870-4dfd-b6e9-839aa4601511-3_517_1117_1362_514} The diagram shows the roof of a house. The base of the roof, \(O A B C\), is rectangular and horizontal with \(O A = C B = 14 \mathrm {~m}\) and \(O C = A B = 8 \mathrm {~m}\). The top of the roof \(D E\) is 5 m above the base and \(D E = 6 \mathrm {~m}\). The sloping edges \(O D , C D , A E\) and \(B E\) are all equal in length. Unit vectors \(\mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) are parallel to \(O A\) and \(O C\) respectively and the unit vector \(\mathbf { k }\) is vertically upwards.
  1. Express the vector \(\overrightarrow { O D }\) in terms of \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\), and find its magnitude.
  2. Use a scalar product to find angle \(D O B\).
CAIE P1 2007 June Q9
8 marks Moderate -0.8
9 Relative to an origin \(O\), the position vectors of the points \(A\) and \(B\) are given by $$\overrightarrow { O A } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 4 \\ 1 \\ - 2 \end{array} \right) \quad \text { and } \quad \overrightarrow { O B } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 3 \\ 2 \\ - 4 \end{array} \right) .$$
  1. Given that \(C\) is the point such that \(\overrightarrow { A C } = 2 \overrightarrow { A B }\), find the unit vector in the direction of \(\overrightarrow { O C }\). The position vector of the point \(D\) is given by \(\overrightarrow { O D } = \left( \begin{array} { l } 1 \\ 4 \\ k \end{array} \right)\), where \(k\) is a constant, and it is given that \(\overrightarrow { O D } = m \overrightarrow { O A } + n \overrightarrow { O B }\), where \(m\) and \(n\) are constants.
  2. Find the values of \(m , n\) and \(k\).
CAIE P1 2011 June Q5
7 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d68c82ec-8c85-40b9-8e81-bd53c7f8dafe-2_748_1155_1146_495} In the diagram, \(O A B C D E F G\) is a rectangular block in which \(O A = O D = 6 \mathrm {~cm}\) and \(A B = 12 \mathrm {~cm}\). The unit vectors \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\) are parallel to \(\overrightarrow { O A } , \overrightarrow { O C }\) and \(\overrightarrow { O D }\) respectively. The point \(P\) is the mid-point of \(D G , Q\) is the centre of the square face \(C B F G\) and \(R\) lies on \(A B\) such that \(A R = 4 \mathrm {~cm}\).
  1. Express each of the vectors \(\overrightarrow { P Q }\) and \(\overrightarrow { R Q }\) in terms of \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\).
  2. Use a scalar product to find angle \(R Q P\).
CAIE P1 2016 June Q11
12 marks Standard +0.3
11 Triangle \(A B C\) has vertices at \(A ( - 2 , - 1 ) , B ( 4,6 )\) and \(C ( 6 , - 3 )\).
  1. Show that triangle \(A B C\) is isosceles and find the exact area of this triangle.
  2. The point \(D\) is the point on \(A B\) such that \(C D\) is perpendicular to \(A B\). Calculate the \(x\)-coordinate of \(D\).
CAIE P1 2018 June Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.8
4 The function f is such that \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = a + b \cos x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\). It is given that \(\mathrm { f } \left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi \right) = 5\) and \(\mathrm { f } ( \pi ) = 11\).
  1. Find the values of the constants \(a\) and \(b\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{58d65166-2b1a-4b58-9859-afe919c0a3a9-05_63_1566_397_328}
  2. Find the set of values of \(k\) for which the equation \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = k\) has no solution. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{58d65166-2b1a-4b58-9859-afe919c0a3a9-06_622_878_260_632} The diagram shows a three-dimensional shape. The base \(O A B\) is a horizontal triangle in which angle \(A O B\) is \(90 ^ { \circ }\). The side \(O B C D\) is a rectangle and the side \(O A D\) lies in a vertical plane. Unit vectors \(\mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) are parallel to \(O A\) and \(O B\) respectively and the unit vector \(\mathbf { k }\) is vertical. The position vectors of \(A , B\) and \(D\) are given by \(\overrightarrow { O A } = 8 \mathbf { i } , \overrightarrow { O B } = 5 \mathbf { j }\) and \(\overrightarrow { O D } = 2 \mathbf { i } + 4 \mathbf { k }\).
CAIE P1 2018 June Q9
9 marks Standard +0.3
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ea402a1d-3632-4637-9198-2365715b5246-14_670_857_260_644} The diagram shows a pyramid \(O A B C D\) with a horizontal rectangular base \(O A B C\). The sides \(O A\) and \(A B\) have lengths of 8 units and 6 units respectively. The point \(E\) on \(O B\) is such that \(O E = 2\) units. The point \(D\) of the pyramid is 7 units vertically above \(E\). Unit vectors \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\) are parallel to \(O A\), \(O C\) and \(E D\) respectively.
  1. Show that \(\overrightarrow { O E } = 1.6 \mathbf { i } + 1.2 \mathbf { j }\).
  2. Use a scalar product to find angle \(B D O\).
CAIE P1 2016 March Q7
8 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0f58de6c-aba7-4a79-a962-c23be3ee0aa9-3_529_698_260_721} The diagram shows a pyramid \(O A B C\) with a horizontal triangular base \(O A B\) and vertical height \(O C\). Angles \(A O B , B O C\) and \(A O C\) are each right angles. Unit vectors \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\) are parallel to \(O A , O B\) and \(O C\) respectively, with \(O A = 4\) units, \(O B = 2.4\) units and \(O C = 3\) units. The point \(P\) on \(C A\) is such that \(C P = 3\) units.
  1. Show that \(\overrightarrow { C P } = 2.4 \mathbf { i } - 1.8 \mathbf { k }\).
  2. Express \(\overrightarrow { O P }\) and \(\overrightarrow { B P }\) in terms of \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\).
  3. Use a scalar product to find angle \(B P C\).
CAIE P1 2010 November Q9
8 marks Standard +0.8
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ae57d8f1-5a0d-426c-952d-e8b99c6aeaba-4_582_1072_255_541} The diagram shows a pyramid \(O A B C P\) in which the horizontal base \(O A B C\) is a square of side 10 cm and the vertex \(P\) is 10 cm vertically above \(O\). The points \(D , E , F , G\) lie on \(O P , A P , B P , C P\) respectively and \(D E F G\) is a horizontal square of side 6 cm . The height of \(D E F G\) above the base is \(a \mathrm {~cm}\). Unit vectors \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\) are parallel to \(O A , O C\) and \(O D\) respectively.
  1. Show that \(a = 4\).
  2. Express the vector \(\overrightarrow { B G }\) in terms of \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\).
  3. Use a scalar product to find angle \(G B A\).
CAIE P1 2010 November Q10
9 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{32a57386-2696-4fda-a3cb-ca0c5c3be432-4_561_599_744_774} The diagram shows triangle \(O A B\), in which the position vectors of \(A\) and \(B\) with respect to \(O\) are given by $$\overrightarrow { O A } = 2 \mathbf { i } + \mathbf { j } - 3 \mathbf { k } \quad \text { and } \quad \overrightarrow { O B } = - 3 \mathbf { i } + 2 \mathbf { j } - 4 \mathbf { k } .$$ \(C\) is a point on \(O A\) such that \(\overrightarrow { O C } = p \overrightarrow { O A }\), where \(p\) is a constant.
  1. Find angle \(A O B\).
  2. Find \(\overrightarrow { B C }\) in terms of \(p\) and vectors \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\).
  3. Find the value of \(p\) given that \(B C\) is perpendicular to \(O A\).
CAIE P1 2011 November Q9
9 marks Standard +0.8
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3fd0b68f-41b1-4eee-8018-bcaf3cf22950-4_767_993_255_575} The diagram shows a quadrilateral \(A B C D\) in which the point \(A\) is ( \(- 1 , - 1\) ), the point \(B\) is ( 3,6 ) and the point \(C\) is (9,4). The diagonals \(A C\) and \(B D\) intersect at \(M\). Angle \(B M A = 90 ^ { \circ }\) and \(B M = M D\). Calculate
  1. the coordinates of \(M\) and \(D\),
  2. the ratio \(A M : M C\).
CAIE P1 2012 November Q9
10 marks Moderate -0.3
9 The position vectors of points \(A\) and \(B\) relative to an origin \(O\) are given by $$\overrightarrow { O A } = \left( \begin{array} { c } p \\ 1 \\ 1 \end{array} \right) \quad \text { and } \quad \overrightarrow { O B } = \left( \begin{array} { l } 4 \\ 2 \\ p \end{array} \right)$$ where \(p\) is a constant.
  1. In the case where \(O A B\) is a straight line, state the value of \(p\) and find the unit vector in the direction of \(\overrightarrow { O A }\).
  2. In the case where \(O A\) is perpendicular to \(A B\), find the possible values of \(p\).
  3. In the case where \(p = 3\), the point \(C\) is such that \(O A B C\) is a parallelogram. Find the position vector of \(C\).
CAIE P1 2015 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
7 Relative to an origin \(O\), the position vectors of points \(A , B\) and \(C\) are given by $$\overrightarrow { O A } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 0 \\ 2 \\ - 3 \end{array} \right) , \quad \overrightarrow { O B } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 2 \\ 5 \\ - 2 \end{array} \right) \quad \text { and } \quad \overrightarrow { O C } = \left( \begin{array} { l } 3 \\ p \\ q \end{array} \right)$$
  1. In the case where \(A B C\) is a straight line, find the values of \(p\) and \(q\).
  2. In the case where angle \(B A C\) is \(90 ^ { \circ }\), express \(q\) in terms of \(p\).
  3. In the case where \(p = 3\) and the lengths of \(A B\) and \(A C\) are equal, find the possible values of \(q\).
CAIE P1 2015 November Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.8
5 Relative to an origin \(O\), the position vectors of the points \(A\) and \(B\) are given by $$\overrightarrow { O A } = \left( \begin{array} { c } p - 6 \\ 2 p - 6 \\ 1 \end{array} \right) \quad \text { and } \quad \overrightarrow { O B } = \left( \begin{array} { c } 4 - 2 p \\ p \\ 2 \end{array} \right)$$ where \(p\) is a constant.
  1. For the case where \(O A\) is perpendicular to \(O B\), find the value of \(p\).
  2. For the case where \(O A B\) is a straight line, find the vectors \(\overrightarrow { O A }\) and \(\overrightarrow { O B }\). Find also the length of the line \(O A\).
CAIE P1 2017 November Q9
9 marks Standard +0.3
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{518bb805-5b14-4b41-94fd-38a31a90c218-16_533_601_258_772} The diagram shows a trapezium \(O A B C\) in which \(O A\) is parallel to \(C B\). The position vectors of \(A\) and \(B\) relative to the origin \(O\) are given by \(\overrightarrow { O A } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 2 \\ - 2 \\ - 1 \end{array} \right)\) and \(\overrightarrow { O B } = \left( \begin{array} { l } 6 \\ 1 \\ 1 \end{array} \right)\).
  1. Show that angle \(O A B\) is \(90 ^ { \circ }\).
    The magnitude of \(\overrightarrow { C B }\) is three times the magnitude of \(\overrightarrow { O A }\).
  2. Find the position vector of \(C\).
  3. Find the exact area of the trapezium \(O A B C\), giving your answer in the form \(a \sqrt { } b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers.
CAIE P1 2017 November Q9
9 marks Standard +0.3
9 Relative to an origin \(O\), the position vectors of the points \(A , B\) and \(C\) are given by $$\overrightarrow { O A } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 8 \\ - 6 \\ 5 \end{array} \right) , \quad \overrightarrow { O B } = \left( \begin{array} { r } - 10 \\ 3 \\ - 13 \end{array} \right) \quad \text { and } \quad \overrightarrow { O C } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 2 \\ - 3 \\ - 1 \end{array} \right)$$ A fourth point, \(D\), is such that the magnitudes \(| \overrightarrow { A B } | , | \overrightarrow { B C } |\) and \(| \overrightarrow { C D } |\) are the first, second and third terms respectively of a geometric progression.
  1. Find the magnitudes \(| \overrightarrow { A B } | , | \overrightarrow { B C } |\) and \(| \overrightarrow { C D } |\).
  2. Given that \(D\) is a point lying on the line through \(B\) and \(C\), find the two possible position vectors of the point \(D\).
CAIE P1 2018 November Q8
8 marks Moderate -0.3
8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d178603a-f59a-4986-b5ab-b47eceedb2fc-12_595_748_260_699} The diagram shows a solid figure \(O A B C D E F\) having a horizontal rectangular base \(O A B C\) with \(O A = 6\) units and \(A B = 3\) units. The vertical edges \(O F , A D\) and \(B E\) have lengths 6 units, 4 units and 4 units respectively. Unit vectors \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\) are parallel to \(O A , O C\) and \(O F\) respectively.
  1. Find \(\overrightarrow { D F }\).
  2. Find the unit vector in the direction of \(\overrightarrow { E F }\).
  3. Use a scalar product to find angle \(E F D\).
CAIE P1 2019 November Q10
9 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0e4a249a-9e6a-49d4-996c-fe07b7730f59-16_318_1006_260_568} Relative to an origin \(O\), the position vectors of the points \(A , B , C\) and \(D\), shown in the diagram, are given by $$\overrightarrow { O A } = \left( \begin{array} { r } - 1 \\ 3 \\ - 4 \end{array} \right) , \quad \overrightarrow { O B } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 2 \\ - 3 \\ 5 \end{array} \right) , \quad \overrightarrow { O C } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 4 \\ - 2 \\ 5 \end{array} \right) \quad \text { and } \quad \overrightarrow { O D } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 2 \\ 2 \\ - 1 \end{array} \right) .$$
  1. Show that \(A B\) is perpendicular to \(B C\).
  2. Show that \(A B C D\) is a trapezium.
  3. Find the area of \(A B C D\), giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
CAIE P1 2019 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{567c3d72-c633-4ae0-8605-f63f93d718c4-12_784_677_260_735} The diagram shows a three-dimensional shape \(O A B C D E F G\). The base \(O A B C\) and the upper surface \(D E F G\) are identical horizontal rectangles. The parallelograms \(O A E D\) and \(C B F G\) both lie in vertical planes. Points \(P\) and \(Q\) are the mid-points of \(O D\) and \(G F\) respectively. Unit vectors \(\mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) are parallel to \(\overrightarrow { O A }\) and \(\overrightarrow { O C }\) respectively and the unit vector \(\mathbf { k }\) is vertically upwards. The position vectors of \(A , C\) and \(D\) are given by \(\overrightarrow { O A } = 6 \mathbf { i } , \overrightarrow { O C } = 8 \mathbf { j }\) and \(\overrightarrow { O D } = 2 \mathbf { i } + 10 \mathbf { k }\).
  1. Express each of the vectors \(\overrightarrow { P B }\) and \(\overrightarrow { P Q }\) in terms of \(\mathbf { i } , \mathbf { j }\) and \(\mathbf { k }\).
  2. Determine whether \(P\) is nearer to \(Q\) or to \(B\).
  3. Use a scalar product to find angle \(B P Q\).
CAIE P1 2019 November Q10
9 marks Standard +0.3
10 Relative to an origin \(O\), the position vectors of the points \(A , B\) and \(X\) are given by $$\overrightarrow { O A } = \left( \begin{array} { r } - 8 \\ - 4 \\ 2 \end{array} \right) , \quad \overrightarrow { O B } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 10 \\ 2 \\ 11 \end{array} \right) \quad \text { and } \quad \overrightarrow { O X } = \left( \begin{array} { r } - 2 \\ - 2 \\ 5 \end{array} \right)$$
  1. Find \(\overrightarrow { A X }\) and show that \(A X B\) is a straight line. \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) The position vector of a point \(C\) is given by \(\overrightarrow { O C } = \left( \begin{array} { r } 1 \\ - 8 \\ 3 \end{array} \right)\).
  2. Show that \(C X\) is perpendicular to \(A X\). \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\)
  3. Find the area of triangle \(A B C\). \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{17e813c6-890f-4198-b20a-557b133e8c34-18_949_1087_260_529} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = ( x - 1 ) ^ { - 2 } + 2\), and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = 3\). The point \(A\) on the curve has coordinates \(( 2,3 )\). The normal to the curve at \(A\) crosses the line \(x = 1\) at \(B\).
  4. Show that the normal \(A B\) has equation \(y = \frac { 1 } { 2 } x + 2\). \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\)
  5. Find, showing all necessary working, the volume of revolution obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis. \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\)
CAIE P3 2002 June Q8
10 marks Standard +0.3
8 The straight line \(l\) passes through the points \(A\) and \(B\) whose position vectors are \(\mathbf { i } + \mathbf { k }\) and \(4 \mathbf { i } - \mathbf { j } + 3 \mathbf { k }\) respectively. The plane \(p\) has equation \(x + 3 y - 2 z = 3\).
  1. Given that \(l\) intersects \(p\), find the position vector of the point of intersection.
  2. Find the equation of the plane which contains \(l\) and is perpendicular to \(p\), giving your answer in the form \(a x + b y + c z = 1\).
CAIE P3 2011 June Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.3
3 Points \(A\) and \(B\) have coordinates \(( - 1,2,5 )\) and \(( 2 , - 2,11 )\) respectively. The plane \(p\) passes through \(B\) and is perpendicular to \(A B\).
  1. Find an equation of \(p\), giving your answer in the form \(a x + b y + c z = d\).
  2. Find the acute angle between \(p\) and the \(y\)-axis.
CAIE P3 2013 June Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6 The points \(P\) and \(Q\) have position vectors, relative to the origin \(O\), given by $$\overrightarrow { O P } = 7 \mathbf { i } + 7 \mathbf { j } - 5 \mathbf { k } \quad \text { and } \quad \overrightarrow { O Q } = - 5 \mathbf { i } + \mathbf { j } + \mathbf { k }$$ The mid-point of \(P Q\) is the point \(A\). The plane \(\Pi\) is perpendicular to the line \(P Q\) and passes through \(A\).
  1. Find the equation of \(\Pi\), giving your answer in the form \(a x + b y + c z = d\).
  2. The straight line through \(P\) parallel to the \(x\)-axis meets \(\Pi\) at the point \(B\). Find the distance \(A B\), correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P3 2011 November Q7
8 marks Standard +0.8
7 With respect to the origin \(O\), the position vectors of two points \(A\) and \(B\) are given by \(\overrightarrow { O A } = \mathbf { i } + 2 \mathbf { j } + 2 \mathbf { k }\) and \(\overrightarrow { O B } = 3 \mathbf { i } + 4 \mathbf { j }\). The point \(P\) lies on the line through \(A\) and \(B\), and \(\overrightarrow { A P } = \lambda \overrightarrow { A B }\).
  1. Show that \(\overrightarrow { O P } = ( 1 + 2 \lambda ) \mathbf { i } + ( 2 + 2 \lambda ) \mathbf { j } + ( 2 - 2 \lambda ) \mathbf { k }\).
  2. By equating expressions for \(\cos A O P\) and \(\cos B O P\) in terms of \(\lambda\), find the value of \(\lambda\) for which \(O P\) bisects the angle \(A O B\).
  3. When \(\lambda\) has this value, verify that \(A P : P B = O A : O B\).
CAIE P3 Specimen Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
7 The points \(A , B\) and \(C\) have position vectors, relative to the origin \(O\), given by $$\overrightarrow { O A } = \left( \begin{array} { l } 1 \\ 2 \\ 0 \end{array} \right) , \quad \overrightarrow { O B } = \left( \begin{array} { l } 3 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{array} \right) \quad \text { and } \quad \overrightarrow { O C } = \left( \begin{array} { l } 1 \\ 1 \\ 4 \end{array} \right)$$ The plane \(m\) is perpendicular to \(A B\) and contains the point \(C\).
  1. Find a vector equation for the line passing through \(A\) and \(B\).
  2. Obtain the equation of the plane \(m\), giving your answer in the form \(a x + b y + c z = d\).
  3. The line through \(A\) and \(B\) intersects the plane \(m\) at the point \(N\). Find the position vector of \(N\) and show that \(C N = \sqrt { } ( 13 )\).