Math Problem Statement

Given that vector

and at point C

(1,3,4) Find (i)R vector AB ( ii) R vector AC(iii) unit vector directed from point C to A

Solution

Let's break down the given information and solve each part of the problem:

Given:

  • We are given the vector and the point C (1, 3, 4), but the vector information for points A and B is missing in your message. I will assume that vectors A and B are two points in 3D space. To proceed, please confirm or provide the coordinates for points A and B.

Once we have the coordinates of A and B, we can do the following:

(i) Vector AB (R vector AB)

To find the vector AB, we will subtract the coordinates of point A from the coordinates of point B: RAB=BA\mathbf{R_{AB}} = \mathbf{B} - \mathbf{A}

(ii) Vector AC (R vector AC)

To find the vector AC, we subtract the coordinates of point A from the coordinates of point C: RAC=CA\mathbf{R_{AC}} = \mathbf{C} - \mathbf{A}

(iii) Unit vector directed from C to A

The unit vector is a vector with a magnitude of 1, which points in the direction from point C to point A. To calculate it:

  1. First find the vector CA by subtracting the coordinates of point C from point A.
  2. Then divide the vector by its magnitude to get the unit vector.

The magnitude of a vector R\mathbf{R} is given by: R=Rx2+Ry2+Rz2|\mathbf{R}| = \sqrt{R_x^2 + R_y^2 + R_z^2} where Rx,Ry,RzR_x, R_y, R_z are the components of the vector.

The unit vector R^\hat{\mathbf{R}} is: R^=RR\hat{\mathbf{R}} = \frac{\mathbf{R}}{|\mathbf{R}|}

Let me know the coordinates for points A and B so I can proceed with the calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Algebra
3D Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Vector AB = B - A
Vector AC = C - A
Magnitude of a vector |R| = sqrt(R_x^2 + R_y^2 + R_z^2)
Unit vector R̂ = R / |R|

Theorems

Vector Subtraction Theorem
Unit Vector Definition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12