5. A and B are two points which have position vectors 0A = i+ 2j – 2k, OB = 2i - 3j + 6k respectively. The point P lies on AB such that AP : AB = 1 : 1 where l is a scalar. Show that OP = (1 + 1 )i + (2 – 5 A)j +(-2+ 82 ) k . (a) Given that OP is perpendicular to AB , show that A =- %3D 18 (b) Find the position vector of P for which the angle AOP and the angle POB are the same.

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5. A and B are two points which have position vectors 0A = i+ 2j – 2k, OB = 2i - 3j + 6k
respectively. The point P lies on AB such that AP : AB = 1 : 1 where l is a scalar.
Show that OP = (1 + 1 )i + (2 – 5 A)j +(-2+ 82 ) k .
(a) Given that OP is perpendicular to AB , show that A =-
%3D
18
(b) Find the position vector of P for which the angle AOP and the angle POB are the same.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A and B are two points which have position vectors 0A = i+ 2j – 2k, OB = 2i - 3j + 6k respectively. The point P lies on AB such that AP : AB = 1 : 1 where l is a scalar. Show that OP = (1 + 1 )i + (2 – 5 A)j +(-2+ 82 ) k . (a) Given that OP is perpendicular to AB , show that A =- %3D 18 (b) Find the position vector of P for which the angle AOP and the angle POB are the same.
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