Math Problem Statement
In R3 , you are given the point P=(6,1,−10) and the vector v=[−16,−8,5] . If the arrow PQ⟶ represents v , then what is OQ−→− ?
Answer: The vector OQ−→− is given by . (Enter your answer within square brackets.)
If u,v and w are vectors in R2 or R3 such that u+v=w , then the head-to-tail rule for addition of vectors can be illustrated using a triangle as in the diagram below. The vertices A,B,C could be O,P,Q where O is the origin (0,0,0) .
Solution
We are given the point and the vector . The arrow represents the vector , which means:
To find the vector , we use the fact that can be determined by adding the components of vector to the coordinates of point .
So, if and , then the coordinates of point will be:
Let's calculate the coordinates of :
Thus, .
The vector is simply the position vector of relative to the origin , which is the same as the coordinates of :
So, the vector is:
Would you like more details on vector operations or any clarification?
Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
- How do you calculate the magnitude of a vector in ?
- What is the dot product of two vectors in , and how is it used?
- How do you find the cross product of two vectors in ?
- How do you determine if two vectors are perpendicular in ?
- Can you explain how to compute the projection of one vector onto another in ?
Tip: When adding vectors, always apply the operation component-wise: add corresponding , , and -coordinates.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Addition
Coordinate Geometry
Position Vectors
Formulas
Q = P + v
OQ = Position vector of point Q
Theorems
Head-to-Tail Rule for Vector Addition
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12