5 (a) The coordinates of A are (-3,2) and the position vector of B is 2i + 4j. Find the vector BA.

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5 (a) The coordinates of A are (-3,2) and the position vector of B is 2i + 4j. Find the
vector BA.
(b) The vector OA has magnitude 25 units and is in the same direction as (3). The
vector OB has magnitude 6.5 units and is opposite in direction to (12). State
the vectors AO and AB in column vector form.
Transcribed Image Text:5 (a) The coordinates of A are (-3,2) and the position vector of B is 2i + 4j. Find the vector BA. (b) The vector OA has magnitude 25 units and is in the same direction as (3). The vector OB has magnitude 6.5 units and is opposite in direction to (12). State the vectors AO and AB in column vector form.
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