Math Problem Statement

Given the vectors: a = sinθ î + cosθ ĵ + 0k̂, b = cosθ î - sinθ ĵ - 3k̂, c = 2î + 3ĵ - 3k̂, Find d/dθ [a × (b × c)] at θ = π/2.

Solution

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We are given the following vectors:

a=sinθi^+cosθj^+0k^\vec{a} = \sin\theta \hat{i} + \cos\theta \hat{j} + 0\hat{k} b=cosθi^sinθj^3k^\vec{b} = \cos\theta \hat{i} - \sin\theta \hat{j} - 3\hat{k} c=2i^+3j^3k^\vec{c} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}

And we are tasked with finding: ddθ[a×(b×c)] at θ=π2\frac{d}{d\theta} \left[ \vec{a} \times (\vec{b} \times \vec{c}) \right] \text{ at } \theta = \frac{\pi}{2}

Step 1: Compute b×c\vec{b} \times \vec{c}

We need to calculate the cross product b×c\vec{b} \times \vec{c}. The cross product between two vectors b\vec{b} and c\vec{c} in component form can be computed using the determinant of a matrix:

\hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ b_1 & b_2 & b_3 \\ c_1 & c_2 & c_3 \end{vmatrix}$$ where: $$\vec{b} = \cos\theta \hat{i} - \sin\theta \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k} \quad \text{and} \quad \vec{c} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$$ Substitute the components and calculate the cross product.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later. However, if you'd like, I can guide you through the steps manually. Would you like to proceed that way or try uploading the problem again? Let me know if you have any questions! Here are five related questions to explore further: 1. What is the general formula for the cross product of two vectors in 3D? 2. How do you differentiate vector functions with respect to a variable like $$\theta$$? 3. What properties of the cross product are helpful in solving this type of problem? 4. Can you explain the physical significance of the vector triple product? 5. How does the angle $$\theta = \pi/2$$ simplify certain trigonometric expressions? **Tip:** The cross product between two vectors results in a vector that is perpendicular to both.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Calculus
Cross Product
Vector Triple Product
Differentiation

Formulas

Cross product of two vectors: a × b = |î ĵ k̂| |a₁ a₂ a₃| |b₁ b₂ b₃|
Vector Triple Product: a × (b × c) = (a·c)b - (a·b)c
Derivative of a vector function: d/dθ [f(θ)]

Theorems

Vector Cross Product
Triple Product Expansion

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (Calculus III or Vector Calculus)