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Vectors · Question 37 of 125

Question 37

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What point divides the join of P(2,−1,3)P(2, -1, 3) and Q(6,3,−5)Q(6, 3, -5) internally in the ratio 3 : 1?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. mq⃗+np⃗m+n\frac{m\vec{q} + n\vec{p}}{m + n} with m=3m = 3 towards QQ and n=1n = 1 towards PP.

  2. 3(6,3,−5)+(2,−1,3)4=(5,2,−3)\frac{3(6, 3, -5) + (2, -1, 3)}{4} = (5, 2, -3).

Worth noting

(3,0,1)(3, 0, 1) puts the weight 3 on PP; the point is nearer QQ.

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The section formula
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