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Distinguish four independent parameter cases

Relative to O, A and B have position vectors 2i+j+2k2\mathbf i+\mathbf j+2\mathbf k and 3i−2j+pk3\mathbf i-2\mathbf j+p\mathbf k, where p is a constant.

(a) Find p for which OA and OB are perpendicular. marks

(b) In the case p=6, find angle AOB to the nearest degree. marks

(c) In the case p=5, find the position vector of M on segment AB such that AM:MB=1:2. marks

(d) Find the values of p for which the length of AB is 11\sqrt{11} units. marks

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CJC · Review problems · Question 5

Each part resets p; do not carry the value from the previous part.

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