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a) (i) The two non-parallel vectors **u** and **v** satisfy $\lambda \mathbf{u} + \mu \mathbf{v} = \mathbf{0}$ for some real numbers $\lambda$ and $\mu$. Show tha... show full transcript
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To prove that , we start with the equation:
Assuming both vectors are non-zero and non-parallel, we can express this as two equations by projecting onto the directions of u and v. If we assume a contradiction where and are not both zero, this will imply that and can be represented as linear combinations of each other, which contradicts the non-parallel condition of u and v. Thus, .
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Since K is determined by the proportions of SB and SC, we can write:
Now, we can express the lines that intersect at L. Using part (ii), we have can be expressed as a linear combination of BC. Thus, substituting from the definitions of the planes, we arrive at:
This corresponds to the point L being at the stated ratio due to the intersection of the lines.
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To determine if P lies on the line AL, we analyze:
This indicates that P is defined by a linear combination of vectors toward A. To confirm if it lies on AL, we check if it can be expressed as scalar multiples of vector A connecting back to line L. This results in testing the coefficients. Since these do not exclusively yield a single ratio concerning the segments between A and L, P does not lie on the line AL.
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