Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Vectors

Vectors — practice question

The line equations $l$ and $m$ are $l: \mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix} + \lambda \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}$ and $m: \mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 6 \\ -3 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix} + \mu \begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ 4 \\ c \end{pmatrix}$, with $c$ a positive constant. The angle between $l$ and $m$ is $60^\circ$.
(a)[4]

Determine the value of $c$.

(b)[5]

Demonstrate that the length of the perpendicular from $(6, -3, 6)$ to $l$ is $\sqrt{11}$.

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