Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Coordinate geometry

Coordinate geometry — practice question

The diagram depicts parallelogram $OABC$. You are given that $\vec{OA} = i + 3j + 3k$ and $\vec{OC} = 3i - j + k$.
(i)[3]

Determine the unit vector that points in the direction of $\vec{OB}$.

(ii)[5]

Find the acute angle formed between the diagonals of the parallelogram.

(iii)[3]

Find the perimeter of the parallelogram, accurate to $1$ decimal place.

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