Math Problem Statement
ABC is a triangle. D is the mid-point of AC. E is a point lying on BC such that BE:EC=2:1, and F is a point on BD such that BF:FD=1:r. EF is produced to meet AB at G such that EF:FG=3:4. Let vector OA=3i+2j+k, vector OB=12i+8j-2k, vector OC=6i-j+k, where O is the origin, i, j, and k are unit vectors. By expressing vector AF and vector AG in terms of r, find r.
Solution
We are given a geometric setup involving vectors and ratios, and we need to express and in terms of and solve for . Let's break down the problem step by step.
Step 1: Identify and calculate relevant vectors
The triangle vertices , , and are given by the following position vectors:
Now, calculate the mid-point of , and point on using the given ratios.
Step 2: Calculate the mid-point of
Since is the midpoint of , the position vector of is the average of and :
Step 3: Calculate the point on such that
We are given that the ratio , so the position vector of divides in the ratio . We use the section formula to find : Simplifying:
Step 4: Express in terms of
We are given that divides in the ratio , meaning that divides in this ratio. The position vector of is given by the section formula: Substitute the values of and : Simplifying:
Step 5: Express using the ratio
We know that divides in the ratio . Using the section formula again, we find: Substituting the expressions for and :
Step 6: Express and
We now express and in terms of : Using these, we can set up the necessary equations and solve for .
Solving for
By simplifying the expressions for and , we can equate their magnitudes or components to solve for the unknown ratio .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Algebra
Ratios in Geometry
Section Formula
Vector Operations
Formulas
Midpoint formula: \(\vec{OD} = \frac{1}{2}(\vec{OA} + \vec{OC})\)
Section formula: \(\vec{OE} = \frac{1}{3}(2\vec{OC} + \vec{OB})\)
Section formula: \(\vec{OF} = \frac{r\vec{OB} + \vec{OD}}{1+r}\)
Section formula: \(\vec{OG} = \frac{4\vec{OE} + 3\vec{OF}}{7}\)
Theorems
Section formula for dividing a line segment in a given ratio
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 (Advanced High School)
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