Two vectors are given as and .

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Vectors · Vectors

Problem

Two vectors are given as P⃗=2i^+3 j^+k^\vec P = 2\hat i + \sqrt3\,\hat j + \hat k and Q⃗=−i^+3 j^−2k^\vec Q = -\hat i + \sqrt3\,\hat j - 2\hat k. (i) Determine R⃗=P⃗+Q⃗\vec R = \vec P + \vec Q. (ii) Find the unit vector along R⃗\vec R and express your answer with a rationalised denominator. (iii) Verify that the magnitude of the unit vector obtained in part (ii) is exactly 1.

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