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### Part (a): Vectors in terms of \( \mathbf{a} \) and/or \( \mathbf{b} \)

We are given the diagram with several points labeled, and vectors are to be expressed in terms of \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \).

#### (i) \( \mathbf{OS} \)

From the diagram, \( S \) lies directly above \( T \), and since \( T \) is along the line parallel to \( O \), we observe that the vector \( \mathbf{OS} \) can be expressed as:
\[
\mathbf{OS} = \mathbf{OA} + \mathbf{AT} + \mathbf{TS}
\]
Given that \( \mathbf{OA} = \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{TS} \) is some scalar multiple of \( \mathbf{b} \), we write:
\[
\mathbf{OS} = \mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}
\]

#### (ii) \( \mathbf{AB} \)

The vector \( \mathbf{AB} \) can be expressed simply since \( B \) lies directly above \( A \) by a distance represented by \( \mathbf{b} \). Thus:
\[
\mathbf{AB} = \mathbf{b}
\]

#### (iii) \( \mathbf{OR} \)

The vector \( \mathbf{OR} \) is a combination of \( \mathbf{OA} \) and some scalar of \( \mathbf{AB} \). Since \( R \) is on the right side, its position would involve both \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \). Thus:
\[
\mathbf{OR} = \mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}
\]

#### (iv) \( \mathbf{CF} \)

Since \( C \) and \( F \) are part of the star formation, we look at their relative positioning to express \( \mathbf{CF} \). However, the exact formula depends on relative distances which would involve more details from the diagram.

### Part (b): Numerical calculations

We are given that the length \( \mathbf{OA} = 5 \, \text{cm} \).

#### (i) \( |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| \)

To find the magnitude of \( \mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b} \), we need to calculate the vector difference and then the length. Since \( \mathbf{OA} = 5 \), the length can be calculated accordingly.

#### (ii) Perimeter of triangle \( OSQ \)

This would involve summing the lengths of the sides \( OS \), \( SQ \), and \( OQ \).

#### (iii) Area of triangle \( OAB \)

The area can be found using the formula for the area of a triangle given by vectors:
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} | \mathbf{OA} \times \mathbf{AB} |
\]
Since we know \( \mathbf{OA} = \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{AB} = \mathbf{b} \), this will give the required area.

Would you like more detailed solutions for any of the parts or explanations? Here are some relative questions to consider:

1. How would you compute the magnitude of a vector like \( \mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b} \)?
2. What is the relationship between vectors and the area of a triangle?
3. How can you express vector \( \mathbf{CF} \) if you know the relative positions of \( C \) and \( F \)?
4. What is the geometric significance of the perimeter of triangle \( OSQ \)?
5. How can vector addition be applied to this specific star diagram?

**Tip**: Always check the orientation and magnitude of vectors carefully when adding or subtracting them in geometrical problems!

Write down the following vectors in terms of a and/or b, giving the answers in their simplest form. (i) OS, (ii) AB, (iii) OR, (iv) CF. The length of line OA = 5 cm. Find (i) |a - b|, (ii) the perimeter of triangle OSQ, (iii) the area of triangle OAB.

Solve vector problems involving OS, AB, OR, and CF, along with calculating the perimeter and area of triangles OSQ and OAB. This problem covers key vector concepts and geometry for Grades 9-12.

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