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Remove a parallel component from an area calculation

Referred to O, A,B have position vectors a=i−j+k\mathbf a=\mathbf i-\mathbf j+\mathbf k, b=i+2j\mathbf b=\mathbf i+2\mathbf j. C has position vector c=λa+μb\mathbf c=\lambda\mathbf a+\mu\mathbf b, where λ and μ are positive constants.

(i) Given the area of OAC is 126\sqrt{126}, find μ. marks

(ii) Given instead μ=4 and OC=53OC=5\sqrt3, find the possible coordinates of C. marks

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CJC · Review problems · Question 9

The component λa contributes no area when crossed with a.

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