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Find a projection foot using two methods
Relative to O, A,B,C have position vectors , , and respectively, where α,β are real.
(i) Given , find α,β. marks
(ii) Find the length of projection of AB onto BC. marks
(iii) Hence or otherwise find the position vector of the perpendicular foot from A to BC. marks
(iv) Find the exact area of triangle ABC. marks
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CJC · Review problems · Question 5
Use a signed component for the vector BF, but its absolute value for the projection length.