Math Problem Statement

Find the lengths of vectors [2], [6] and [2], the scalar product of vectors a and c. The area of ​​a parallelogram constructed on vectors a and c, the volume of a parallelepiped constructed on vectors a, b and c, if

a = (x, 4,5), b = (1,3,3), c = (4, 9, 1), (ab) = 24. (bc) = 10

Solution

To solve this, let's break down each part of the problem:

1. Lengths of Vectors

The length (magnitude) of a vector v=(v1,v2,v3)\mathbf{v} = (v_1, v_2, v_3) is given by: v=v12+v22+v32|\mathbf{v}| = \sqrt{v_1^2 + v_2^2 + v_3^2} For vectors a=(x,4,5)\mathbf{a} = (x, 4, 5), b=(1,3,3)\mathbf{b} = (1, 3, 3), and c=(4,9,1)\mathbf{c} = (4, 9, 1), we can calculate their magnitudes once we determine xx.

2. Scalar Product of Vectors a\mathbf{a} and c\mathbf{c}

The scalar (dot) product of two vectors a=(a1,a2,a3)\mathbf{a} = (a_1, a_2, a_3) and c=(c1,c2,c3)\mathbf{c} = (c_1, c_2, c_3) is: ac=a1c1+a2c2+a3c3\mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{c} = a_1 c_1 + a_2 c_2 + a_3 c_3 Substitute a=(x,4,5)\mathbf{a} = (x, 4, 5) and c=(4,9,1)\mathbf{c} = (4, 9, 1) to find the scalar product once we know xx.

3. Area of a Parallelogram Constructed on Vectors a\mathbf{a} and c\mathbf{c}

The area of a parallelogram formed by vectors a\mathbf{a} and c\mathbf{c} is the magnitude of their cross product: a×c=(a2c3a3c2)2+(a3c1a1c3)2+(a1c2a2c1)2|\mathbf{a} \times \mathbf{c}| = \sqrt{(a_2 c_3 - a_3 c_2)^2 + (a_3 c_1 - a_1 c_3)^2 + (a_1 c_2 - a_2 c_1)^2} We can use this formula once we determine xx.

4. Volume of a Parallelepiped Constructed on Vectors a\mathbf{a}, b\mathbf{b}, and c\mathbf{c}

The volume of a parallelepiped formed by vectors a\mathbf{a}, b\mathbf{b}, and c\mathbf{c} is given by the scalar triple product: V=a(b×c)V = |\mathbf{a} \cdot (\mathbf{b} \times \mathbf{c})| Since we are given (ab)=24(\mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{b}) = 24 and (bc)=10(\mathbf{b} \cdot \mathbf{c}) = 10, we can use these values and properties of the scalar and vector products to solve for xx and then proceed to calculate each of the required quantities.

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Here are five related questions to further your understanding:

  1. How can we find the direction of a vector product between two vectors?
  2. What does the scalar triple product signify geometrically?
  3. How does changing one vector affect the area of a parallelogram formed with another vector?
  4. What role does the angle between vectors play in the scalar product?
  5. How do the properties of dot and cross products differ?

Tip: Remember that the scalar triple product's absolute value gives the volume of a parallelepiped, a key concept in 3D vector geometry!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Magnitude
Dot Product
Cross Product
Scalar Triple Product
3D Geometry

Formulas

Length of vector v = sqrt(v1^2 + v2^2 + v3^2)
Dot Product of vectors a and c = a1*c1 + a2*c2 + a3*c3
Magnitude of Cross Product |a x c| = sqrt((a2*c3 - a3*c2)^2 + (a3*c1 - a1*c3)^2 + (a1*c2 - a2*c1)^2)
Volume of parallelepiped V = |a . (b x c)|

Theorems

Properties of Dot Product
Properties of Cross Product
Scalar Triple Product Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12