03 Additions of Vectors

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VECTORS
1.
ADDITION OF VECTORS
2.
SCALAR PRODUCT OF VECTORS
3.
VECTOR PRODUCT OF VECTORS
4.
SCALAR TRIPLE PRODUCT
5.
VECTOR TRIPLE PRODUCT
6.
PRODUCT OF FOUR VECTORS
ADDITIONS OF VECTORS
Definitions and key points:
Scalar :- A quantity which has only magnitude but no directions is called scalar
quantity.
Ex :- Length, mass, time
Vector :- A quantity which has both magnitude and direction is called a vector quantity
Ex:- Displacement, Velocity, Force .

A vector can also be denoted by a single letter a, b, c or bold letter a, b, c

Length of a is dinded by a .Length of a is called magnitude of a .

Zero vector (Null Vector) :- The vector of length O and having any direction is called
null vector. It is denoted by O

Note : 1) If A is any point in the space then AA = O

2) A non zero vector is called a proper vector.
Free vector :-A vector which is independent of its position is called free vector
Localisedvector :-If a is a vector P is a point then the ordere of pair, (P,a) is called
localized vector at P
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Multiplication of a vector by a scalar:
i) Let m be any scalar and a be any vector then the vector m a is defined as
ii) Length of m a is m times of length of a i.e. ma = m a

iii) The line of support of ma is same or parallel to that of a

The sense the direction

of ma is same as that of a if m is positive, the direction of ma is

opposite to that a if m is negative

Note : 1) o a = o
2) m o = o
3) (mn) a = m(na ) = n(ma )
4) (1)a

Negative of a vector :- a, b are two vectors having same length but their directions are
opposite to each other then each vector is called the negative of the other vector.
Here a = b and b = a
Unit vector :- A vector whose magnitude is unity is called unit vector.

a
Note : If a is any vector then unit vector is this is denoted by a {read as a cap}
a
Collinear or parallel vectors:- Two or more vectors are said to the collinear vectors if the
have same line of support. The vectors are said to be parallel if they have parallel lines of
support.
Like parallel vectors: - Vectors having same direction are called like parallel vectors.
Unlike parallel vectors: - Vectors having different direction are called unlike parallel
vectors.

Note :1) If a, b are two non-zero collinear or parallel vectors then there exists a non zero

scalar m such that a = mb
2) Conversly ifthere exists

a relation of the type a = mb between two non zero two non

zero vectors a, b then a, b must be parallel or collinear.
Cointialvectors :- The vectors having the same initial point are called co-initial vectors.
Co planar vectors :- Three or more vectors are said to be coplanar if they lie on a plane
parallel to same plane. Other wise the vectors are non coplanar vectors.
Angle between two non-zero vectors :
Let OA = a and OB = b be two non-zero vectors. Then the angle between a and b is
defined as that angle AOB where O AOB 180 0

The angle between a and b is denoted by (a, b)

b

a

Note :- If a and b are any two vectors such that (a, b) = then
o 180 0
{this is the range of i.e. angle beween vectors}

( a , b ) = (b , a )

(a, b) = (a, b) = 1800 (a, b)

a

( a, b) = (a, b)

If k > 0; l > 0 then (ka, lb) = (a, b)

b

If (a, b) = 1800 then a , b are unlike parallel vectors

b
If (a, b) = 0 then a , b are like parallel vectors

1800
1800

a
If (a, b) = 900 then a , b are orthogonal or perpendicular vectors.

Addition of vectors:- Let a and b be any two given vectors. If three points O, A, B are

taken such that OA = a , AB = b then vectors OB is called the vector sum or resultant of the

given vectors a and b we write OB = OA + AB = a + b
Triangular law of vectors :-Trianglular law states that if two vectors are represented in
magnitude and direction by two sides of a triangle taken in order, then their sum or
resultant is represented in magnitude and direction by the third side of the triangle taken
in opposite direction.
Position vector:Let O be a fixed point in the space called origin. If P is any point in

the space then OP is called position vector of P relative to O.
Note
: If a and b be two non collinear vectors, then
there exists a unique plane through

a, b this plane is called plane generated by a, b. If OA = a ; OB = b then the plane generated

by a, b is denoted by AOB .

* Two non zero vectors a, b are collinear if ma + nb = 0 for some scalars m,n not both zero

* Let a, b, c be the position vectors of the points A, B, C respectively. Then A, B, C are

collinear iff ma + nb + p, c = 0 for some scalars m, n, p not all zero such that m + n + p = 0

* Let a, b be two non collinear vectors, If r is any vector in the plane generated by a, b

then there exist a unique pair of real numbers x, y such that r = xa + yb .

* Let a, b be two non collinear vectors. If r is any vector such that r = xa + yb for some

real numbers then r lies in the plane generated by a, b .

* Three vectors a, b, c coplanar iff xa + yb + zc = 0 for some scalars x, y, z not all zero.

* Let a, b, c, d be the position vectors of the points A, B, C, D in which no three of them

are collinear. Then A, B, C, D are coplanar iff ma + nb + pc + qd = 0 for some scalars
m,n,p,q not all zero such that m + n + p + q = 0

* If a, b, c are three non coplanar vectors and r is any vector then there exist a unique

traid of real numbers. x, y, z such that r = xa + yb + zc .
Right handed system of orthonormal vectors :
A triced of three non-coplanar vectors i, j, k is said to be a right hand system of

orthonormal triad of vectors if

i) i, j, k from a right handed system

ii) i, j, k are unit vectors

iii) (i, j ) = 900 = ( j , k ) = (k , i)

Right handed system :- Let OA = a , OB = b and OC

= c be three non coplanar vectors. If

an angle not greater
we observe from the point C that a rotation from OA to OB through

0
than 180 is in the anti clock wise direction then the vectors a, b, c are said to form Right
handed system.
Left handed system :- If we observe from C that a rotation from OA to OB
through an

0
angle not greater than 180 is in the clock wise direction then the vectors a, b, c are said
to form a Left handed system.
* If r = xi + y j + zk then r = x2 + y2 + z2 .
Direction Cosines :- If a given directed line makes angles , , with positive direction
of axes of x,y, and z respectively then cos , cos , cos are called direction cosines of the
line and these are denoted by l,m,n.
Direction ratios :-Thre real numbers a,b,c are said to be direction ratios of a line if a:b:c
= l:m:n where l,m,n are the direction cosines of the line.

Linear combination :- Let a1 , a2 , a3 ......an be n vectors and l1 , l2 , l3 ....ln be n scalars then

l1 a1 + l2 a2 + l3 a3 + ... + ln an is called a. linear combination of a1 , a2 .......an
Linear dependent vectors :
The vectors a1 , a2 .......an are said to be linearly dependent if there exist scalars l1 , l2 , l3 ....ln

not all zero such that l1 a1 + l2 a2 + ... + ln an = 0
Linear independent The vectors a1 , a2 , a3 .....an are said to be linearly independt if l1 , l2 , l3 .....ln

are scalars, l1 a1 + l2 a2 + .....ln an = 0
l1 = 0 l2 = 0 . ln = 0

* Let a, b be the position vectors of A, B respectively the position vector of the point P
which divides

AB

mb + na
in the ratio m:n is
. Conversely the point P with position vector
m+n

mb + na
lies on the lines AB and divides AB in the ratio m:n.
m+n
* The medians of a triangle are concurrent. The point of concurrence divides each
median in the ratio 2:1
* Let ABC be a triangle and D be a point which is not in the plane of ABC the lines
joining O, A, B,C with the centroids of triangle ABC, triangle BCD, triangle CDA and
triangle DAB respectively are concurrent and the point of concurrence divides each line
segment in the ratio 3:1
* The equation of the line passing through the point A = ( x1 , y1 , z1 ) and parallel to the
vector b = (l , m, n) is
x x1 y y1 z z1
=
=
=t
l
m
n
* The equation of the line having through the points A( x1 , y1 , z1 ) , B( x2 , y2 , z2 ) is

x x1
y y1
z z1
=
=
=t
x2 x1 y2 y1 z2 z1

* The unit vector bisecting the angle between the vectors a, b is

OP
* The internal bisector the angle between a, b is
=
OP
a + b
a + b
a + b
are concurrent.
a + b
IMP THEOREMS
Theorem 1:
The vector equation of

a line
parallel to the vector b and passing through the point A

with position vector a is r = a + tb where t is a scalar.
Proof : Let OA = a be the given point and OP = r be any point on the line

AP = tb where t is a scalar

r a = tb r = a + tb
Theorem 2:
The
vector equation ofthe line passing through the points A, B whose position vectors

a, b respectively is r = a(1 t ) + tb where t is a scalar.
Proof: let P a a point on the line joining of A, B

OA = a OB = b
OP = r

AP, AB are collinear

AP = t AB

r a = t (b a)

r = (1 t )a + tb
Theorem 3:
The vector equation ofthe

plane passing through the point A with position vector a and

parallel to the vectors b, c is r = a + sb + tc where s,t are scalars
Proof : Given that OA = a

Let OP = r be the position vector of P

AP, b, c are coplanar

AP = sb + tc r a = sb + tc

r = a + sb + tc
Theorem 4:
The
vector equation of the plane passing
through
the points A, B with position vectors

a, b and parallel to the vector c is r = (1 s)a + sb + tc
Proof : Let P be a point on the plane and OP = r

OA = a OB = b be the given points AP, AB, C are coplanar

AP = s AB + tC

r a = s(b a) + tc

r = (1 s)a + sb + tc
Theorem 5:
The vector
equation
of theplane
passing through the points A, B, C having position

vectors a, b, c is r = (1 s t )a + sb + tc where s,t are scalars
Proof:
Let P be a point on the plane and OP = r

OA = a OB = b , OC = c
Now the vectors AB, AC , AP are coplanar.

Therefore, AP = s AB + t AC , t,s are scalars.
) (
r a = s ba +t ca
r = (1 s t ) a + s b + t c
PROBLEMS
VSAQS
1. Let a = i + 2 j + 3k and b = 3 i + j find the unit vector in the direction of
a+b.
Sol. Given a = i + 2 j + 3k and b = 3i + j

a + b = i + 2 j + 3k + 3i + j
= 4 i + 3 j + 3k
The unit vector in the direction of

=
4 i + 3 j + 3k
| 4 i + 3 j + 3k |
4 i + 3 j + 3k
16 + 9 + 9
4 i + 3 j + 3k
34
a+b=
a+b
|a+b|
2. If the vectors 3i + 4 j + k and i + 8 j + 6k are collinear vectors then find and .

Sol. Let a = 3 i + 4 j + k , b = i + 8 j + 6k
From hyp. a, b are collinear then
a = tb
3i + 4 j + k = t( i + 8 j + 6k)
3i + 4 j + k = t i + 8t j + 6tk
Comparing i, j, k coefficients on both sides

3
3
t = 3 = =
= 6 = 6
t
1/ 2
4
1
8t 4 t = t =
8
2
1
6t = = 6 = 3
2
3. ABCDE is a pentagon. If the sum of the vectors AB, AE, BC, DE, ED and AC is
AC, then find the value of .
Sol. Given that,
AB + AE + BC + DC + ED + AC = AC
(AB + BC) + (AE + ED) + (DC + AC) = AC
AC + AD + DC + AC = AC
AC + AC + AC = AC
3AC = AC
= 3
4. If the position vectors of the points A, B, C are 2 i + j k, 4 i + 2 j + 2k and

6 i 3 j 13k respectively and AB = AC then find the value of .
Sol. Let O be the origin and OA = 2 i + j k , OB = 4 i + 2 j + 2k , OC = 6 i 3 j 13k
Given AB = AC
OB OA = OC OA
4 i + 2 j + 2k + 2 i j + k =
6 i 3 j 13k + 2 i j + k
2 i + j + 3k = 8 i j 12k
Comparing i coefficient on both sides

2
8
2 = 8 = =
1
4
5. If OA = i + j + k, AB = 3i 2 j + k, BC = i + 2 j 2k and CD = 2 i + j + 3k then find the

vector of OD .
Sol.
OD = OA + AB + BC + CD
= i + j + k + 3i 2 j + k + i + 2 j 2k + 2 i + j + 3k
OD = 7 i + 2 j + 3k
6. Let a = 2 i + 4 j 5k , b = i + j + k and c = j + 2k , find the unit vector in the opposite

direction of a + b + c .
Sol.
a + b + c = 2 i + 4 j 5k + i + j + k + j + 2k
= 3 i + 6 j 2k
Unit vector in the direction of

a +b+c =
=
a +b+c
|a +b+c|
3i + 6 j 2k
3i + 6 j 2k
=
7
49
7. Is the triangle formed by the vectors 3 i + 5 j + 2k, 2 i 3 j 5k and 5 i 2 j + 3k
is
equilateral.
Sol. Given vectors are
AB = 3 i + 5 j + 2k, BC = 2 i 3 j 5k
CA = 5 i 2 j + 3k
From given vectors AB + BC + CA = 0

Therefore, given vectors are the sides of the triangle.
AB = 32 + 52 + 22 = 9 + 25 + 4 = 38
BC = 22 + 32 + 52 = 38
CA = 52 + 22 + 32 = 38
AB = BC = CA
Therefore, given vectors forms an equilateral triangle.

8. OABC is a parallelogram if OA = a and OC = c find the vector equation of side

BC .
Sol: let o be the origin.. OA = a and OC = c

The side BC is parallel to OA i.e. a and passing through C is c

r = c + ta where t R

c

a

9. . If a, b, c are the position vectors of the vertices A, B and C respectively of ABC
then find the vector equation of median through the vertex A

Sol:

OA = a , OB = b , OC = c be the given vertices

b+c
Let D be the mid point of BC =
2
The vector equation of the line passing through the

points a , b is r = (1 t )a + tb

b+c
vector equation is r = (1 = t )a + t
where t R
2
10. In ABC P, Q and R are the mid points of the sides AB, BC and CA respectively
if D is any point

i) Then express DA + DB + DC in terms of DP , DQ and DR .

ii) If PA + QB + RC = a then find a
Sol : D is any proof let D the origin of vectors

DA = a
DB = b
DC = c

B
a + b b + c a + c
; DQ =
; DR =
DP =
2
2
2

a + b + b + c + a + c
DP + DQ + DR =
= a + b + c = DA + DB + DC
2

a + b b + c c + a
ii) PA + QB + RC = a
+b
+c
2
2
2

a b + b c + c a
=O
2

a=0
11. Using the vector equation of the straight line passing through two points, prove
that the points whose position vectors are a, b and 3a 2b are collinear.
Sol. The equation of the line passing through two points a and b is r = (1 t)a + tb . The
line also passes through the point 3a 2b , if 3a 2b = (1 t)a + tb for some scalar t.
Equating corresponding coefficients,
1 t = 3 and t = 2
The three given points are collinear.
12. Write direction ratios of the vector a = i + j 2k and hence calculate its direction
cosines.
Sol. Note that direction ratios a, b, c of a vector r = x i + yj + zk are just the respective
components c, y and z of the vector. So, for the given vector, we have a = 1, b=1,
c= 2. Further, if l, m and n the direction cosines of the given vector, then
a
1
b
1
c
2
=
,m =
=
,n =
=
|r|
|r|
|r|
6
6
6
l=
as | r |= 6
Thus, the direction cosines are

2
1 1
,
,
.
6
6 6
13. Find the vector equation of the plane passing through the points
(0, 0, 0), (0, 5, 0) and (2, 0, 1).
Sol. Let a = (0, 0, 0),
= (0, 5, 0), c =(2, 0, 1)
a = 0, b = 5 j, c = 2 i + k
The vector equation of the plane passing through the points

a, b, c is r = a + s(b a) + t(c a),s, t R
r = s(5 j) + t(2 i + k), s, t R
14. Find unit vector in the direction of vector a = 2 i + 3 j + k .

Sol. The unit vector in the direction of a vector a is given by a = 1 a
|a|
Now
| a |= 2 2 + 32 + 12 = 14
Therefore a = 1 (2 i + 3 j + k)
14
2
3
1
i+
j+
k
14
14
14
15. Find a vector in the direction of vector a = i 2 j that has magnitude 7 units.
Sol. The unit vector in the direction of the given vector a is
a =
1
1
1
2
a=
( i 2 j) =
i
j
|a|
5
5
5
Therefore, the vector having magnitude equal to 7 and in the direction of a is

2
1
7a = 7
i
5
5
14
7
j=
i
j
5
5
16. Find the angles made by the straight line passing through (1,3, 2 ) , ( 3,5,1) with
co-ordinate axes.
Sol. A = (1,3, 2 ) , B = ( 3,5,1)
D.RS OF AB = (1 3, 3 5, 2 1) = ( 2, 2,1) = ( 2, 2, 1) = ( a, b, c )
D.Rs. of AB = , , , r = a 2 + b2 + c 2
r r r
a b c
r = 4 + 4 +1 = 3
2 2 1
d .cs of AB = , ,
3 3 3
Angles are cos 1 , cos 1 , cos 1 .

3
3
3
2
17. In the two dimensional plane, prove by using vector methods, the equation of the
line whose intercepts on the axes are a and b is
Sol. Let A =
(a , 0)
x y
+ = 1.
a b
and B = (0, b)
A = ai, B = bj
The equation of the line is r = (1 t)ai + t(bj)

If r = x i + yj , then
x = (1 t)a
and y = tb
x y
+ = 1 t + t = 1
a b
SAQS
18. If , and are the angles made by the vector 3i 6 j + 2k with the positive
directions of the coordinate axes then find cos, cos and cos.
Sol. Let a = 3 i 6 j + 2k
Let = (a, i )
cos =
ai
| 3 i 6 j + 2k | i
=
| a || i | | 4 i 6 j + 2k || i |
3
3
3
=
=
9 + 36 + 4 1
49 7
3
cos = ; = (a, j), = (a, k)
7
2
6
, cos =
cos =
7
7
=
19. Show that the points A(2 i j + k) , B( i 3 j 5k) , C(3i 4 j 4k) are the vertices of a
right angle triangle.
Sol. We have
AB = (1 2) i + (3 + 1) j + (5 1)k
= i 2 j 6k
AB = 1 + 4 + 36 = 41
BC = (3 1) i + (4 + 3) j + (4 + 5)k
= 2 i j + k and
BC = 4 + 1 + 1 = 6
CA = (2 3) i + (1 + 4) j + (1 + 4)k
= i + 3 j + 5k
CA = 1 + 9 + 25 = 35
We have |AB|2 = |BC|2 + |CA|2

Therefore, the triangle is a rt. Triangle.
20. ABCD is a parallelogram if L and M are the middle point of BC and CD

respectively then find (i) AL and AM interns of AB and AD (ii) if AL + AM = AC
Sol: Let A be the origin of vectors

AB = a AC = b AD = c

AB = DC
Opposite sides of parallelogram
BC = AD

a = bc a+c = b

a + b
b + c
AL =
AM =
2
2

AB + AC AB + AB + BC 2 AB + AD
AL =
=
=
2
2
2
1

AL = AB + AB
2

AC + AD AB + BC + AD AB + AD + AD
AM =
=
=
[ BC = AD]
2
2
2

AB
AM =
+ AD
2
1 1

2
2
3
3
2
(ii) AM = AM = AC AB + AD + AB + AD = AC { AB + AD} = AC { AB + BC} = AC

2

3
AC = AC = 3 / 2
2
21. If
a + b + c = d , b + c + d = a
and a, b, c are non-coplanar vectors then show that
a+b+c+d =0.
Sol.
a + b + c d = 0
a b c d = 0
(1)
(2)
(2) (1)
a + b + c + d = 0
(3)
(1) = (3)
a + b + c d = a + b + c + d
= 1 = 1
= 1 = 1
By substituting = 1 in (1) we get

a+b+c+d =0.
22. If a, b, c are non-coplanar vectors, prove that a + 4b 3c, 3a + 2b 5c, 3a + 8b 5c ,

3a + 2b + c are coplanar.
Sol. Let OA = a + 4b 3c, OB = 3a + 2b 5c
OC = 3a + 8b 5c, OD = 3a + 2b + c
AB = OB OA
= 3a + 2b 5c + a 4b + 3c
= 4a 2b 2c
AC = OC OA
= 3a + 8b 5c + a 4b + 3c
= 2a + 4b 2c
AD = OD OA
= 3a + 2b + c + a 4b + 3c
= 2a 2b + 4c
AB = xAC + yAD where x, y are scalars.
4a 2b 2c =
x 2a + 4b 2c + y 2a 2b + 4c
4 = 2x 2y
(1)
2 = 4x 2y
(2)
2 = 2x + 4y (3)
(1) (3) 2x 2y = 4
2x + 4y = 2
6y = 6 y = 1
From (3) 2x = 2 4y
= 2 + 4
2x = 2 x = 1
Substitute x, y in (2)
2 = 4 + 2
2 = 2
Equation (2) is satisfied by x = 1, y = 1

Hence given vectors are coplanar.
23. If i , j, k are unit vectors along the positive directions of the coordinate axes, then
show that the four points 4 i + 5 j + k, j k , 3i + 9 j + 4k and 4 i + 4 j + 4k are
coplanar.
Sol. Let O be a origin, then
OA = 4 i + 5 j + k, OB j k
OC = 3 i + 9 j + 4k, and OD = 4 i + 4 j + 4k
AB = OB OA = 4 i 6 j 2k
AC = OC OA = i + 4 j + 3k
AD = OD OA = 8 i j + 3k
4 6 2
AB AC AD = 1 4 3
8 1 3
= 4[12 + 3] + 6[ 3 + 24] 2[1 + 32]
= 4 15 + 6 21 2 33
= 60 + 126 66
= 126 + 126 = 0
Hence given vectors are coplanar.

24. If a, b, c are non-coplanar vectors, then test for the collinearity of the following
points whose position vectors are given.
i) Show that a 2b + 3c, 2a + 3b 4c ,
7b + 10c
are collinear.
Sol. Let OA = a 2b + 3c, OB = 2a + 3b 4c

OC = 7b + 10c
AB = OB OA = a + 5b 7c
AC = OC OA = a 5b + 7c
AC = a 5b + 7c = [a + 5b 7c]
AC = AB
AC = AB where = 1
Given vectors are collinear.
ii) 3a 4b + 3c, 4a + 5b 6c, 4a 7b + 6c
Sol. Let OA = 3a 4b + 3c, OB = 4a + 5b 6c

OC = 4a 7b + 6c
AB = OB OA = 7a + 9b 9c
AC = OC OA = a 3b + 3c
AB AC
Therefore, the points are non collinear.

25. Find the vector equation of the line passing through the point 2 i + 3 j + k and
parallel to the vector 4 i 2 j + 3k .
Sol. Let a = 2 i + 3 j + k and b = 4 i 2 j + 3k
The vector equation of the line passing through a and parallel to
is
r = a + tb, t R
r = 2 i + 3 j + k + t(4 i 2 j + 3k), t R
r = (2 + 4t) i + (3 2t) j + (1 + 3t)k, t R
26. Find the vector equation of the line joining the points 2 i + j + 3k and 4 i + 3 j k .
Sol. Let a = 2 i + j + 3k and b = 4 i + 3 j k
The vector equation of the line passing through the points a, b is
r = (1 t)a + tb, t R
= a + t(b a)
= 2 i + j + 3k + t[4 i + 3 j k 2 i j 3k]
r = 2 i + j + 3k + t[6 i + 2 j 4k]
27. Find the vector equation of the plane passing through the points i 2 j + 5k ,
5 j k and 3i + 5 j .
Sol. Let
a = i 2 j + 5k, b = 5 j k, c = 3 i + 5 j
The vector equation of the plane passing through the points a, b, c is

r = (1 s t)a + sb + tc, where s, t R
= a + s(b a ) + t(c a )
= i 2 j + 5k + s( 5 j k i + 2 j 5k) + t( 3 i + 5 j i + 2 j 5k)
r = i 2 j + 5k + s( i 3 j 6k) + t( 4i + 7 j 5k)
28. Let ABCDEF be a regular hexagon with center O. Show that

AB + AC + AD + AE + AF = 3AD = 6AO .
Sol.
D
E
C
O
B
A
From figure,
AB + AC + AD + AE + AF = AB + AE + AD + AC + AF
)(
= AE + ED + AD + AC + CD AB = ED, AF = CD
= AD + AD + AD = 3AD
= 6AO( O is the center and OD = AO)

29. The points O,A,B,X and Y are such that OA = a , OB = b , OX = 3a and OY = 3b .find

BX and AY in terms of a and b further if P divides AY in the ratio 1:3 then

express BP in terms of a and b .
Sol:

BX = OX = OB = 3a b

AY = OY = Oa = 3b a

1 OY + 3OA
OP =
4

3b + 3a
OP =
4
P
1

3b + 3a 3b + 3a

BP = OP OB =
b =
4b
4
4

1
= (3a b )
4
LAQS
30. If a, b, c are non-coplanar, find the point of intersection of the line passing
through the points 2a + 3b c,3a + 4b 2c with the line joining the points a 2b + 3c ,
a 6b + 6 c .
Sol. Let OA = 2a + 3b c, OB = 3a + 4b 2c
OC = a 2b + 3c, OD = a 6b + 6c
The vector equation of the line joining the points OA, OB is
r = OA + t OB OA , t R
= 2a + 3b c + t(3a + 4b 2c 2a 3b + c]
r = 2a + 3b c + t(a + b c) ...(1)
The vector equation of the line joining the points OC, OD is
r = OC + s OD OC ,s R
= a 2b + 3c + s(a 6b + 6c a + 2b 3c]
r = a 2b + 3c + s(4b + 3c) ...(2)
= a + (2 4s)b + (3 + 3s)c
(2 + t)a + (3 + t)b + (1 t)c
= a + (2 48)b + (3 + 38)c
Comparing a, b, c coefficients on both sides

2 + t = 1 t = 1
3 = t = 2 4s 2 = 2 + 4s s = 1
1 t = 3 + 3s 3x + t = 4
Substitute t in (1)
r = 2a + 3b c + (1)(a + b c)
= 2a + 3b c a b + c
r = a + 2b
31. In a quadrilateral ABCD. If the mid points of one pair of opposite sides and the
point of intersection of the diagonals are collinear, using vector methods, prove
that the quadrilateral ABCD is a trapezium.
Sol.
D(d)
d
N
2
C(c)
R
A(O)
b+c
M
B(b)
Let ABCD be the quadrilateral M, N are the mid points of the sides BC, AD
respectively. R be the point of intersection of the diagonals. Given that M, R, N are
collinear.
Let A be the origin
AB = b, AC = c and AD = d
AM =
b+c
d
, AN =
2
2
Also AR = s, AC = sc where s is scalar

Since M, R, N are collinear
MN = t(RN) where t is a scalar.
AN AM = t(AN AR)
d b+c
= t sc
2
2
2
dbc t
= d 2sc
2
2
d b c = t(d 2sc)
d b c = td 2stc
d b c + 2stc = b
(1 t)d + (1 + 2st)c = b
Let R be divides
AR =
BD
(1)
in the ratio k : 1
kd + b
but AR = sc
k +1
kd + b
= sc
k +1
kd + b = s(k + 1)c
b = s(k + 1)c kd
(2)
(1) = (2)
(1 t)d + (2st 1)c = s(k + 1)c kd
2st 1 = s(k + 1)
(i)
1 t = k k + 1 = t
Put k + 1 = t in (i)
2st 1 = stst = 1
Substituting st = 1 in equation (1)
(1 t)d + c = b
(1 t)d = b c
(t 1)d = (c b)
(t 1)AD = AC AB = BC
BC = (t 1)AD
AD // BC
ABCD is a trapezium.
32. Find the vector equation of the plane which passes through the points
2 i + 4 j + 2k 2 i + 3 j + 5k and parallel to the vector 3 i 2 j + k . Also find the point
where this plane meets the line joining the points 2 i + j + 3k and 4 i 2 j + 3k .
Sol.
r = (1 s)a + sb + tc
a = 2 i + 4 j + 2k, b = 2 i + 3 j + 5k and
c = 3i 2 j + k
Equation of the plane is

r = (1 s)(2 i + 4 j + 2k) + s(2 i + 3 j + 5k) + t(3t 2 j + k)
= [2 2s + 2s + 3t]i + [4 4s + 3s 2t] j + [2 2s + 5s + t]t
r = [3t + 2] i + [4 s 2t] j + [2 + 3 j + t]k (1)
Equation of the line is

r = (1 p)a + pb where p is a scalar.
r = (1 p)(2 i + j + 3k) + p(4 i 2 j + 3k)
= (2 2p + 4p) i + (1 p 2p) j + (3 3p + 3p)k
r = [2 + 2p] i + [1 3p] j + [3]k
(2)
At the point of intersection (1) = (2)

(3t + 2) i + (4 s 2t) j + (2 + 3s + t)k = (2 + 2p) i + (1 3p) j + 3k
By comparing the like term, we get

3t + 2 = 2p + 2
3t 2p = 0
...(i)
4 s 2t = 1 3p
2t + s 3p = 3
...(ii)
2 + 3s + t = 3
3s + t = 1
...(iii)
Solving (ii) and (iii)

(ii) 3 6t + 3s 9p = 9
(iii) t + 3s = 1
5t 9p = 8 (iv)
Solving (i) (iv) :
15t 10 p = 0
15t 27p = 24
17p = 24 p =
24
17
To find point of intersection,

Put p =
24
in (2)
17
48
72
r = 2 i + 1 + j + 3k
17
17
14
89
= i + j + 3k
17
17
14 89
Point of intersection is , ,3 .
17 17
33. Find the vector equation of the plane passing through the points 4 i 3 j k ,
3 i + 7 j 10k and 2 i + 5 j 7k and show that the point i + 2 j 3k lies in the plane.
Sol. Let a = 4 i 3 j k, b = 3 i + 7 j 10k
c = 2 i + 5 j 7k
The vector equation of the plane passing through a, b, c is

r = (1 s t)a + sb + tc, s, t R
= a + s(b a ) + t(c a )
= 4 i 3 j k + s(3 i + 7 j 10k 4 i + 3 j + 1c) + t(2 i + 5 j 7k 4 i + 3 j + k)
r = 4 i 3 j k + s( i + 10 j 9k) + t( 2 i + 8 j 6k)
Suppose r = i + 2 j 3k lies in the plane then

i + 2 j 3k = 4 i 3 j k + s( i + 10 j 9k) + t(2 i + 8 j 6k)
Comparing i , j, k on both sides

1 = 4 s 2t 2t + s = 3
...(1)
2 = 3 + 10s + 8t 8t + 10s = 5 ...(2)

3 = 1 9s 6t 6t + 9s = 2 ...(3)
(1) 3 (3) 6t + 3s = 9
6t + 9s = 2
6s = 7 s =
7
6
From (1) 2t = 3 + =
7
6
25
25
t=
6
12
Substitute s, t in (2)
8
25
7
+ 10 = 5
12
6
50 35 15
=55=5
3 3
3
Given vectors are collinear.

The point i + 2 j 3k lies in the same plane.
34. In ABC, if a, b, c are position vectors of the vertices A, B and C respectively,
1
3
then prove that the position vector of the centroid G is (a + b + c) .

Sol.
A
2
G
B
1
D
Let G be the centroid of ABC and AD be the median through the vertex A. (see
figure).
Then AG : GD = 2 :1
Since the position vector of D is
2(b + c)
+ 1a
a+b+c
2
=
2 +1
3
G is
1
(b + c) by the Theorem 3.5.5, the position vector of
2
35. In ABC, if O is the circumcenter and H is the orthocenter, then show that
(i) OA + OB + OC = OH
(ii) HA + HB + HC = 2HO
Sol. Let D be the mid point of BC.
i)
A
a
H
b
B
O c
D
Take O as the origin,

Let OA = a, OB = b and OC = c
(see figure)
OD =
b+c
2
OA + OB + OC = OA + 2OD = OA + AH = OH
(Observe that AH = 2R cos A, OD = R cos A,

R
is the circum radius of ABC and hence AH = 2OD ).
ii) HA + HB + HC =
HA + 2HD = HA + 2(HO + OD)
= HA + 2HO + 2OD
= HA + 2HO + AH = 2HO
36. In the Cartesian plane, O is the origin of the co-ordinate axes a person starts at
o and walks a distance of 3 units in the North East direction and reaches the
point P. From P he walks a distance 4 unit parallel to North-West direction and

reaches the point Q. Express the vector OQ in terms of c and j observe that
XOP = 450
Sol: Given that OP=3
XOP = 45
4
5
PQ=4
OQ = 5
Let
450
POQ =
cos =
3
4
sin =
5
5
= (5cos( + 45 ),5sin( + 45 ))
0
5
5
(cos sin ),
(cos + sin )
=
2
2
5 1 5 7
=

,
2 5 2 5

7j
1
i
OQ =
+
=
(i + 7 j )
2
2
2
37. The point E divides the segment PQ internally in the ratio 1:2 and R is any point
not on the line PQ. If F is a point on QR such that QF:FR=2:1 then show that
EF is parallel to PR.

Sol: Let OP = p , OQ = q , OR = r be the position vectors of P,Q, R, E divides PQ in the

ratio 1:2

q + 2 p
OE =

3
R (r )
F
2
1
P( p)

Q(q)
F divides QR in the ratio 2:1

OF = OF OE

q + 2r q + 2 p
=
3
3

q + 2r q + 2 p
=
3
=
2
(r p)
3
2
= (OR OP)
3
2
EF = ( PR )
3

EF is
parallel to

PR

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SCALAR PRODUCT OF VECTORS

VECTOR PRODUCT OF VECTORS

SCALAR TRIPLE PRODUCT

VECTOR TRIPLE PRODUCT

PRODUCT OF FOUR VECTORS

A vector can also be denoted by a single letter a, b, c or bold letter a, b, c

Length of a is dinded by a .Length of a is called magnitude of a .

Note : 1) If A is any point in the space then AA = O

Multiplication of a vector by a scalar:

ii) Length of m a is m times of length of a i.e. ma = m a

iii) The line of support of ma is same or parallel to that of a

The sense the direction

3) (mn) a = m(na ) = n(ma )

2) Conversly ifthere exists

Angle between two non-zero vectors :

{this is the range of i.e. angle beween vectors}

If (a, b) = 0 then a , b are like parallel vectors

If (a, b) = 900 then a , b are orthogonal or perpendicular vectors.

given vectors a and b we write OB = OA + AB = a + b

* Let a, b, c be the position vectors of the points A, B, C respectively. Then A, B, C are

* Let a, b, c, d be the position vectors of the points A, B, C, D in which no three of them

A triced of three non-coplanar vectors i, j, k is said to be a right hand system of

i) i, j, k from a right handed system

ii) i, j, k are unit vectors

iii) (i, j ) = 900 = ( j , k ) = (k , i)

Right handed system :- Let OA = a , OB = b and OC

Linear combination :- Let a1 , a2 , a3 ......an be n vectors and l1 , l2 , l3 ....ln be n scalars then

Linear dependent vectors :

* The equation of the line having through the points A( x1 , y1 , z1 ) , B( x2 , y2 , z2 ) is

* The unit vector bisecting the angle between the vectors a, b is

The vector equation of

The vector equation ofthe

Proof : Given that OA = a

Let OP = r be the position vector of P

Proof : Let P be a point on the plane and OP = r

Let P be a point on the plane and OP = r

Now the vectors AB, AC , AP are coplanar.

Sol. Given a = i + 2 j + 3k and b = 3i + j

The unit vector in the direction of

2. If the vectors 3i + 4 j + k and i + 8 j + 6k are collinear vectors then find and .

Comparing i, j, k coefficients on both sides

4. If the position vectors of the points A, B, C are 2 i + j k, 4 i + 2 j + 2k and

Comparing i coefficient on both sides

5. If OA = i + j + k, AB = 3i 2 j + k, BC = i + 2 j 2k and CD = 2 i + j + 3k then find the

6. Let a = 2 i + 4 j 5k , b = i + j + k and c = j + 2k , find the unit vector in the opposite

Unit vector in the direction of

From given vectors AB + BC + CA = 0

Therefore, given vectors forms an equilateral triangle.

8. OABC is a parallelogram if OA = a and OC = c find the vector equation of side

Sol: let o be the origin.. OA = a and OC = c

The side BC is parallel to OA i.e. a and passing through C is c

then find the vector equation of median through the vertex A

The vector equation of the line passing through the

i) Then express DA + DB + DC in terms of DP , DQ and DR .

ii) If PA + QB + RC = a then find a

Sol : D is any proof let D the origin of vectors

The three given points are collinear.

Thus, the direction cosines are