Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Vectors

Vectors — practice question

With regard to the origin $O$, the position vectors for the points $A$ and $B$ are $vec{OA} = \begin{pmatrix}1\\2\\-1\end{pmatrix}$ and $\vec{OB} = \begin{pmatrix}0\\3\\1\end{pmatrix}$.
(a)[3]

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

(b)[2]

Point $C$ is on $l$ and satisfies $\vec{AC} = 3\vec{AB}$. Find the position vector of $C$.

(c)[5]

Find the possible position vectors of the point $P$ on $l$ for which $OP = \sqrt{14}$.

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