Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Vectors

Vectors — practice question

The position vectors of points $A$, $B$ and $C$, measured from the origin $O$, are given by $\vec{OA} = \begin{pmatrix}1\\2\\0\end{pmatrix}$, $\vec{OB} = \begin{pmatrix}3\\0\\1\end{pmatrix}$ and $\vec{OC} = \begin{pmatrix}1\\1\\4\end{pmatrix}$. Plane $m$ is perpendicular to $AB$ and passes through point $C$.
(i)[2]

Find a vector equation for the line that passes through $A$ and $B$.

(ii)[2]

Obtain the equation of plane $m$, giving your answer in the form $ax + by + cz = d$.

(iii)[5]

The line through $A$ and $B$ meets plane $m$ at point $N$. Find the position vector of $N$ and show that $CN = \sqrt{13}$.

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