Review Module – Vectors and Space Analytic Geometry

OPERATIONS AND COMPONENTS OF VECTORS APPLICATIONS OF VECTORS

1. Define a vector whose coordinate of head is (1, -2, -6) and tail is (3, 12. A constant force F = (4i + 3j + 5k) N is applied to an object and
-4, 9). If the vector defined by these coordinates is transferred to causes it to move from P1 (3, 1, -2) to P2 (2, 4, 6). Find the work
another location such that its tail is on point (0, -6, 5), determine the done. Assume |d| is measured in meters.
coordinate of the head.
13. The pipeline of a water supply system runs from the point (2,1,3)
2. Three forces are acting on a certain body, the forces are F1 = 2i + to the point (8,4,6). A water tank is located at the point (4,2,5).
3j - 8k, F2 = i + 8j – 4k, and F3 = 5i – 6j + 3k. Determine the net force Find the perpendicular distance from the water tank to the pipeline.
vector that acts on the body and its magnitude.
14. A new support beam in a building design is represented by a vector
3. If A = i + 3j – 6k and B = 2i + 4j – k, calculate the value of dot product v=⟨a, b,1⟩, and it is required to be perpendicular to both the existing
of A and B. horizontal beam h=⟨4,0, −3⟩ and the vertical column c=⟨0,5,2⟩. Find
the values of a and b.
4. A drone and a satellite are both moving in space. The direction of
the drone is represented by the vector 7𝑖 − 3𝑗 + 2𝑘, and the SITUATION. A wooden plank takes the shape of a parallelepiped. The
direction of the satellite is represented by the vector 4𝑖 + 6𝑗 − 5𝑘. sides of its base are formed by the vectors (2i + 4j + k) and (3i – 9j + 3k).
Determine the angle between the two paths of the drone and the
satellite. 15. Determine the area of the base.
16. If the other side of the figure is the vector (4i + 3j – 5k), determine
5. If A = 3i – 5j + 2k, determine the value of A2. its volume.
17. Another vector (mi – j + mk) is created. If this vector is coplanar to
6. If A = 5i + 6j – k and B = 9i – 2j + 5k, determine A x B and B x A. the vectors forming the base, determine the value of m.
Also, determine their absolute values.

7. If A = 5i – 9j + 4k, determine its unit vector, direction cosine, and the SPACE ANALYTIC GEOMETRY
angles it makes with the positive x, y and z axes.
SITUATION. The points A(1, 0, -1), B(3, 1, 4), and C(2, -2, 0) form the
8. Given A = 5i – 2j + 8k and B = xi – 4j + zk. Determine the x and z vertices of the triangle ABC.
components of B if unit vector of A is equal to the unit vector of B.
18. Find the area of the triangle.
9. The turnbuckle in FIG-VCT-01 is tightened until the tension in cable 19. Find an equation of the plane that contains the triangle.
AB is 1000 N. Determine the components of tensile force along x,
y, and z direction in cable AB. 20. Find an equation of the plane that contains the following points:
P(1, 1, -5), Q(-2, 1, 4), and R(3, -1, -7)
10. A concurrent force system in space is composed of two forces A. 2x – y + 3z = 4 C. No plane will be formed.
described as follows. Force A has a magnitude of 800 kN and acts B. 3x + 2y + z = 0 D. Infinite planes will be formed.
through the origin and the points x = 2, y = 5, and z = 3. Force B has
a magnitude of 50 kN and acts through the origin and points x = 6, 21. Find an equation of the plane that contains the following points:
y = -2, and z = 4. Determine the resultant force of A and B. P(1, 6, 9), Q(3, 2, 8), and R(5, -2, 7).
A. 2x – y + 3z = 4 C. No plane will be formed.
11. Refer to the given force system in FIG-VCT-02. Determine the B. 3x + 2y + z = 0 D. Infinite planes will be formed.
magnitude of the component of the force F along the line AO.
SITUATION. Given point A whose coordinate is (1, 5, -3).

22. Find its distance from the point (4, -3, 2).
23. Find its distance from the plane 4x + y + 8z + 33 = 0.
24. If point A coincides with the center of a sphere tangent to the plane
4x + y + 8z + 33 = 0, find the equation of the sphere.

SITUATION. Line MN passes through the points (4, 10, -6) and (7, 9, 2).

25. Determine the symmetric form for the equation of the line MN.
26. Determine the parametric form of equation of line MN.
27. Determine the vector parametric form of equation of line MN.
28. Determine the equation of the projection of this line to the xy plane.
29. Determine the point where line MN pierces the xy-plane.

FIG-VCT-01 FIG-VCT-02

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