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This document covers vector equations of straight lines in applied mathematics, detailing concepts such as unit vectors, lines through a point parallel to a vector, and the projection of vectors. It includes examples and exercises to illustrate these concepts, as well as solutions to the exercises. The content is structured to facilitate understanding of vector relationships and calculations in geometric contexts.

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This document covers vector equations of straight lines in applied mathematics, detailing concepts such as unit vectors, lines through a point parallel to a vector, and the projection of vectors. It includes examples and exercises to illustrate these concepts, as well as solutions to the exercises. The content is structured to facilitate understanding of vector relationships and calculations in geometric contexts.

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GET 103

(ENGINEERING APPLIED MATHEMATICS )

MODULE 2

VECTOR EQUATIONS
OF STRAIGHT LINES
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Unit Vector

Unit vector r is given as =

Unit vector of

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Introduction

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The straight line passing
through a given point and
parallel to a given vector

ta • Let O be the origin,


P is any point on the
required straight
line. The position
vector of P1 is r1
and P is r.

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If t=0, r=r1 then P coincides with P1.

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For example:
a = a1î+ a2ĵ + a3k
r = xi +yj + zk
r1 = x1î + y1ĵ + z1k
From:
r = r1 + ta ↔ r - r1 = t(a)

(xi +yj + zk) - x1î + y1ĵ + z1k = t(a1î + a2j + a3k)

Therefore,

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Example 1

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Example 1
contd.

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Example 2

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Example 3

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Solution

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The straight line passing
through two given points

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Notes

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Example
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Projection of vectors
Suppose the position vector relative to a reference
point is a and that of relative to is , then the length is
called the projection of the vector on the vector

where is the angle between and . Thus, given any two


vectors a and b
• The projection of on
• The projection of on
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The perpendicular distance of
a point from a straight line

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Example
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The shortest distance between
two parallel straight lines

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Example
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Exercise

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Exercise

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Exercise

8. A,B,C is an equilateral triangle, a vector of modulus 3


has the direction of side AB and 2 has he direction of
BC. Find the sum of these vectors (AD)

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Answers to the Exercise

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Answers to the Exercise

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