(a) Define the position vector of a point in three–dimensional space. (b) State the…

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(a) Define the position vector of a point in three–dimensional space. (b) State the formula for the coordinates of a point that divides internally the line segment joining P(x1,y1,z1)P(x_1,y_1,z_1) and Q(x2,y2,z2)Q(x_2,y_2,z_2) in the ratio m:nm:n. (c) Write the particular form of the above formula when the point is the midpoint of PQPQ. (d) List any two practical situations in which the internal division of a line segment is required in Mathematics or Physics.

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