Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Vectors

Vectors — practice question

The line $l$ is represented by the vector equation $\mathbf{r} = \mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k} + \lambda(2\mathbf{i} - \mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k})$.
(a)[5]

Find the position vectors of the two points on the line whose distance from the origin is $\sqrt{10}$.

(b)[5]

The plane $p$ is given by $ax + y + z = 5$, where $a$ is a constant. The acute angle between the line $l$ and the plane $p$ is $\sin^{-1}\!\left( \dfrac{2}{3} \right)$. Find the possible values of $a$.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Write a general point of $l$ in component form, for example $(1+2\lambda,2-\lambda,1+\lambda)$

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