With respect to the origin O, the points A, B and C have position vectors given by
OA=OC=1−42,OB=−213,235.
(a) Find a vector equation for the line through A and B.
(2)
(b) Using a scalar product, find the exact value of cosBAC.
(4)
(c) Hence find the exact area of triangle ABC.
(3)
题目中文翻译
相对于原点 O,点 A、B 和 C 的位置向量为
OA=OC=1−42,OB=−213,235.
(a) 求经过 A 和 B 的直线的一个向量方程。
(2)
(b) 使用数量积,求 cosBAC 的精确值。
(4)
(c) 由此求三角形 ABC 的精确面积。
(3)
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