Math Problem Statement

Prove that for the given vectors a = 3i - 2j + k, b = i - 3j + 5k, and c = 2i + j - 4k, [some property, e.g., linear independence, collinearity, etc.].

Solution

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  1. Show that:
    • a=3i2j+ka = 3\mathbf{i} - 2\mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k}
    • b=i3j+5kb = \mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j} + 5\mathbf{k}
    • c=2i+j4kc = 2\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j} - 4\mathbf{k}

The problem likely asks for proving a relationship between these vectors, such as their linear independence, collinearity, or calculating the result of a specific operation (e.g., dot product or cross product).

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Here are five questions that might follow from this topic:

  1. How do you determine if three vectors are linearly independent?
  2. What is the result of the cross product between two of these vectors?
  3. How do you calculate the angle between two vectors?
  4. What does it mean for three vectors to be coplanar?
  5. How can you find the projection of one vector onto another?

Tip: For vector calculations, remember that the cross product is used to find a vector perpendicular to two given vectors, while the dot product is used to find the angle between them or check for orthogonality.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Algebra
Vector Operations
Linear Dependence/Independence

Formulas

Dot product formula: a · b = |a| |b| cosθ
Cross product formula: a × b = |a| |b| sinθ n̂
Conditions for linear independence: Determinant of matrix formed by vectors is non-zero

Theorems

Linear Independence Theorem
Properties of Vector Cross Product

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (1st-year)