TI 89 Titanium Exercises - Part 9

In the calculator, a vector is a collection of numbers or algebraic objects enclosed in brackets

[] and separated by commas. A vector can have any number of components. Vectors of 2 and
3 components can be used to represent vector physical quantities such as velocity,
acceleration, force, momentum, etc. Vectors can also be represented by lists, but in this
exercise we concentrate in the use of bracketed vectors.

1) Create a sub-directory called VECTORS in your calculator to store the variables to be defined
in this exercise.

Entering vectors
2) To type a vector, type the opening bracket, then the vector elements separated by commas,
and then the closing bracket.

3) Create the following vectors and store them in the proper variables:

(1) [3, 5] f u2 (2) [-1, 2] f v2 (3) [-3.5, 1.2] f w2

(4) [2.5,-1.3, 8.2] f u3 (5) [-7.2, 1.5, 4.8] f v3 (6) [5.4, 7.5, -4.2]f w3
(7) [5, -3, 7, -2] f u4 (8) [-2,-4,8,-5] f v4 (9) [-12, 5, 6, 1] f w4

Simple vector operations

4) Simple operations with vectors include addition, subtraction, multiplication by a scalar,
division by a scalar, and vector magnitude (ABS).

13) Perform the following operations:

(1) u2+v2 (2) u3-v3 (3) -2*v4 (4) w4/4 (5) 2.5*u3-v3/2.5
(6) |u2| (7) |u3-v3| (8) |u4|+|v4| (9) |u3/2.5| (10) |3*u2-5*v2|

Operations in the MATH/Matrix/Vector ops sub-menu

5) Press [2nd][MATH], select 4:Matrix, and then L:Vector ops to obtain one of the following
functions:
• 1:unitV: unit vector
• 2:crossP: cross product
• 3:dotP: dot product
• 4:fPolar: convert to polar coordinates [r,θ]
• 5:fRect: convert to rectangular coordinates [x,y] or [x,y,z]
• 6:fCylind: convert to cylindrical coordinates [r,θ,z]
• 7:fSphere: convert to spherical coordinates [ρ,θ,φ]

6) Perform the following operations with functions in the MTH/VECTR sub-menu:

(1) u3•v3 (2) w4•v4 (3) u2•w2 (4) u3×v3 (5) u2×w2 (6) w3×v3
(7) unitV(u3) (8) unitV(v3) (9) unitV(w3) (10) unitV(w4)

7) Show the 3-dimensional vectors entered in 3) in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical

coordinates

Applications of vectors
19) Some applications of vectors include:
• Resultant of forces
• Angle between vectors
• Moment of a force
• Equation of a plane

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20) Determine the resultant of the following set of forces:

(1) F1 = (-6.5i - 5.2j + 3.2k) lbf, F2 = (3.5i + 12.2j - 8.5k) lbf, F3= (6.7i + 0.8j -7.2k) lbf.
(2) F1 = (250i + 325j -125k) N, F2 = (-100i + 200j - 800k) N, F3= (150i + 85j -650k) N.

21) Determine the angle between the following pair of vectors, both in degrees and radians.
Use: cos(θ)= A•B/(|A||B|):

(1) A = -5i+6j+3k, B = -2i-3j+4k (2) A = -15.4i-62.3j-5.65k, B = -2.5i-10.2j+9.5k

22) Determine the moments of the forces listed next with their corresponding arms, M = r×F

(1) r = (-2i+3j-5k) m, F = (17.5i-23.1j+7.2k) N

(2) r = (-1.3i-6.5j+4.2k) ft, F = (-25.6i+13.2j+7.2k) lbf

23) Determine the equation of the planes through point P0 with normal vector n, by forming
the vectors P = xi + yj + zk, and Po = xoi + yoj + zok, and forming the equation:

(P-Po) •n = 0

(1) P0(-3, 2, -1), n = 3i+5j-6k (2) P0(3, -2, 0), n = 2j+k

(3) P0(-3, 1, 5), n = -i+2j-3k (4) P0(4,2,-6), n = -5i+5j-5k

Additional vector applications

The following examples show additional applications of vectors in mathematics and physics.

Magnitude and direction of a two-dimensional vector

A two-dimensional vector u = uxi+uyj, has a magnitude |u| = (ux2 + uY2)1/2, which can be found
with function ABS. Let θ be the angle that vector u forms with the positive x-direction, then
the vector can be written as u = |u|eu = |u|(cos θ i + sin θ j). The vector eu is known as the
unit vector along u, i.e., eu = u/|u|. In Polar coordinates, vector u can be written as u =
|u|∠θ. If you type a vector in rectangular (Cartesian) coordinates [ux,uy] and change the
coordinate system in the calculator to POLAR (polar, or cylindrical), then the calculator
produces the result [|u|,∠θ].

24) Determine the magnitude and direction of the following two-dimensional vectors, also
write out the corresponding unit vector:

(1) u = 5i-6j (2) u = -i+3j (3) u = 3.1i-2.5j (4) -0.8i+0.6j

Magnitude and direction cosines of a three-dimensional vector

A three-dimensional vector u = uxi+uyj+uzk has a magnitude |u| = (ux2 + uY2 + uz2)1/2, which can
be found with function ABS. Let α, β, and γ be the angles that vector u forms with the positive
x-, y-, and z-directions, respectively. In such case, the vector can be written as u = |u|eu =
|u|(cos α i + cos β j + cos γ k). The cosines shown in the definition of u are called the
direction cosines of the vector.

25) Determine the magnitude and unit vector corresponding to the following vectors. Also,
determine the angles α, β, and γ for the vector:

(1) u = 5i-6j+3k (2) u = -i-2j+k (3) u = 2.5i-3.6j+3.1k (4) u = -2i-3j+3k

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Volume of a parallelepiped
The volume formed by a parallelepiped defined by the vectors A, B, and C, is found to be V =
|(A×B)•C|.

26) Determine the volume of the parallelepiped defined by vectors A, B, C:

(1) A = 2i-j+k, B = -i-6j+3k, C = -4i-2j+9k (2) A = i+j+k, B = -i+j+2k, C = -2i-j+3k

(3) A = 3i+4j+5k, B = -2i-5j+k, C = 4i+3j+k (4) A = -i-j-k, B = -i-2j+5k, C = -3i+2j+5k

Equation of a plane through three points

Let points P1(x1,y1,z1), P2(x2,y2,z2), and P3(x3,y3,z3) be located on a plane, and let P(x,y,z) be a
generic point in the plane. Form the vectors u1 = P2P1 = (x1-x2)i + (y1-y2)j +(z1-z2)k, and u2 =
P2P3 = (x3-x2)i + (y3-y2)j +(z3-z2)k. Since these two vectors are contained in the plane, the
vector v = u1 × u2 is perpendicular to the plane, and the equation of the plane can be found by
using v•uP = 0, where uP = P2P = (x-x2)i + (y-y2)j +(z-z2)k.

For example, consider the plane through points P1(3,-2,1), P2(5,6,-3), and P3(5,5,6).

• Vector u1 = P2P1: [3,-2,1]

• Vector u2 = P2P3: [5,5,6]
• Vector v: crossP(u1,u2)
• Vector uP = P2P: [x, y, z] [-] [5,6,-3]
• Plane equation: dotP(uP,v)

27) Determine the equation of the plane defined by the following points:

(1) P1(-3,-2,-1), P2(-5,6,-3), P3(5,-5,6) (2) P1(0,2,4), P2(-5,2,3), P3(4,-5,2)

(3) P1(5,0,-5), P2(2,-3,1), P3(6,6,2) (4) P1(3,-2, 1), P2(-3,-7,0), P3(-3,5,-3)

Equation of a line in space

Consider a line in space that joins points P1(x1,y1,z1) and P2(x2,y2,z2), and let P(x,y,z) be a
generic point in the line. Form the vectors r12 = P1P2 = (x2-x1)i + (y2-y1)j +(z2-z1)k, and rP = P1P =
(x-x1)i + (y-y1)j +(z-z1)k. Since the vectors r1 and rp are both contained along the line P1P2,
they are parallel to each other and we can write the following equation in terms of a
parameter s: rp = s⋅r1. We can also write this equation as rp - s⋅r1 = 0. The components of this

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vector equation represent the parametric equations, x = x(s), y = y(s), and z = z(s), for the
straight line.

As an example, consider the straight line passing through points P1(3,5,-2) and P2(6,2,-3). The
following procedure will lead to the parametric equations sought:

• Vector rp: [x,y,z][-][3, 5, -2]

• Vector r12: [6, 2, -3][-][3, 5, -2]
• Multiply by s: [ANS][×][ALPHA][S]

27) Determine the parametric equations for the straight lines joining the following two points
in space:

(1) P1(-3,-2,-1), P2(-5,6,-3) (2) P1(0,2,4), P2(-5,2,3)

(3) P1(5,0,-5), P2(2,-3,1) (4) P1(3,-2, 1), P2(-3,-7,0)

Sum of moments in three dimensions

The figure below shows a rigid body subjected to a number of forces. The aim of this exercise
is to calculate the sum of moments of those forces about point O. The forces can be written as
vectors by using the components shown in the diagram, and the arms of the moments can be
figured out of the sketch as the vectors connecting point O to the point of application of the
forces. Thus, we identify the following moment arms and forces: r1 = 8i + 2.5j + 0k, F1 = 3i +
4j + 5k, r2 = 10i - 2.5j + 0k, F2 = -3i -2j + 5k, r3 = 13i + 0j + 0k, F3 = 2i -2j -5k. The units for the
moment arms are meters (m) while the units for the forces are newtons (N). The total moment
is defined as Mo = r1 × F1 + r2 × F2 + r3 × F3.

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The procedure to calculate the total moment using the calculator is as follows: crossP([8,2.5,0]
,[3,4,5]) + crossP([10,-2.5,0] , [-3,-2,5]) + crossP([13,0,0] , [2,-2,-5]). The result is [0,-25,-29],
or Mo = (-25j-29k)m⋅N

28) Repeat this example with:

(1) F1 = 3i -2j + 3k, F2 = -3i + 5j -8k, F3 = 5i + 2j + 3k
(2) F1 = -2i + 5j, F2 = 5i -2j + 3k, F3 = -6i -2j -7k
(3) F1 = i + 3j + 2k, F2 = -5i + 2j + 5k, F3 = 3i - 4j + 2k
(4) F1 = -5i + 2j -3k, F2 = 7i -j -2k, F3 = 5i + 3j + 3k

Two-dimensional structure in static equilibrium

The following figure shows a two-dimensional structure (a truss) subjected to the action of four
forces F1, F2, F3, and F4, acting at points B, D, F, and C, respectively. The truss is supported
by a pin support at A (reaction components in both the x- and y- directions), and a rolling
support at B (reaction component only in the y-direction).

Thus, the forces acting on the structures are (units, kips = 1000 lbs): F1 = -6i + 3j, F2 = 4j, F3 =
6i -4j, F4 = -5i -5j, FA = RAxi + RAyj, FE = REyj. In order to calculate the reaction forces, RAx, RAy,
and REy, we the equations of equilibrium. Equilibrium requires that sums of moments with
respect to a point, say A, be zero, i.e., ΣMA = 0. Identifying the moment arms (units = m) of
each force as r1 = 0.5i + 0.75j, r2 = 1.5i + 0.75j, r3 = 2.5i + 0.75j, r4 = i , rA = 0, and rE = 2i, we
can write r1×F1 + r2×F2 + r3×F3 + r4 × F4 + rA × FA + rE × FE = 0. [NOTE: By choosing A as the
reference points we force the moment due to the reaction FA = RAxi + RAyj to be zero, thus,
allowing only one unknown, REy, to remain in the equation. In this way, we can solve for RE
right away]. Using the calculator to set up the equation ΣMA = 0, we proceed as follows:

crossP([0.5, 0.75, 0.0] ,[-6,3,0] )+crossP([ [1.5, 0.75, 0.0] , [0,4,0] )+crossP([ [2.5, 0.75, 0.0] ,
[6,-4,0] )+crossP([ [1.0, 0.0, 0.0] , [-5,-5,0] )+crossP([ [2.0, 0.0, 0.0],[0,‘REy’,0]). Copy the
expression involving ‘REy’, make it equal to zero, and solve for ‘REy’. Thus, REy = 3.75 kips.

Also, equilibrium requires that the sum of forces be zero, i.e., ΣF = F1+F2+F3+F4+FA+FE= 0.
Using the calculator, we proceed as follows:

[-6,3,0] + [0,4,0] + [6,-4,0] + [-5,-5,0] + [0,3.75,0] + [RAx,RAy,0]. Extract the expressions

involving ‘RAx’ and ‘Ray’, make them equal to zero, and solve for RAx and RAy. Thus,
RAx = 5.00 kips, and RAy = -1.75 kips.

29) Repeat this exercise with:

(1) F1 = 6i +j, F2 = 2i-4j, F3 = 2i +5j, F4 = -3i +5j
(2) F1 = 2i -6j, F2 = 3j, F3 = -8i -2j, F4 = 5i -5j
(3) F1 = -i -3j, F2 = -5i + 4j, F3 = 3i +5j, F4 = i -5j
(4) F1 = 5i +2j, F2 = 3i-4j, F3 = 2i -j, F4 = -5i +j

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Three-dimensional structure in static equilibrium
The following figure shows a three-dimensional structure subjected to forces (units = N),
FB = -3i-5j+7k, and FD = -2i-2j+5k. (Notice that the origin of the coordinate system xyz
coincides with point A.) The structure is supported at points A and E with reaction forces given
by FA = Ayj + Azk, and FE = Exi + Eyj + Ezk, respectively. The structure is also tied down by a
cable attached at point C. The cable produces a tension reaction, Fc, along the direction
shown.

As in an earlier example in two-dimensions, equilibrium of this three-dimensional structure

requires that we satisfy the vector equations ΣME = rA×FA + rB×FB + rC×FC + rD × FD + rE × FE = 0.
and ΣF = FA+FB+FC+FD+FE= 0.

To facilitate setting up the equations we will store the moment arms and forces into variables
in the calculator as follows:

[0,Ay,Az] [STO] FA
[12,0,0][STO] rA
[-3,-5,7] [STO] FB
[8,-3,3] [STO] rB
unitV([-3,3,-5])[×]c [STO] FC
[5,3,-3] [STO] rC
[-2,-2,5] [STO] FD
[5,0,0] [STO] rD
[Ex,Ey,Ez] [STO] FE

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Next, we set up the equation ΣME = 0 as follows:

crossP(rA,FA) + crossP(rB,FB) + crossP(rC,FC) + crossP(rD,FD)

Form the six equations on the unknowns Ax,Ay,Ex,Ey,Ez,Fc. Use matrices or the multiple linear
equation solver to find:

Ax=10.25, Ay=-24.5, Ex=-13.0, Ey=4.75, Ez=-17.5, Fc=-39.34.

30) Repeat this exercise with:

(1) FB = 3i+8j-3k, FD = i+3j-5k (2) FB = -2i-3j-2k, FD = -i+5j-7k

(3) FB = -2i-j+8k, FD = 2i+5j+k (4) FB = -4j-2k, FD = -8i+3j-4k.

Velocity and acceleration in rigid bodies

Consider the mechanism shown in the following figure. Bar CD is moving about point D with a
clockwise angular velocity of 10 rad/s, while subject to a counterclockwise angular
acceleration of 5 rad/s2. For the position shown, we want to determine the velocity and
acceleration of points B and C, and the angular velocity and acceleration of bars AB and BC.

The equations to use to calculate velocities of the hinge points are the following:

vB = vA + ωAB×rB/A = αAB×rB/A, (1) since vA = 0

vC = vB + ωBC×rC/B (2)
vC = vD + ωCD×rC/D = αCD×rC/D, (3) since vD = 0

in these equations, rB/A = position of point B with respect to A, i.e., the vector with base at A
and tip at A, etc.

Replacing (1) into (2) produces vC = ωAB×rB/A + ωBC×rC/B

Equating this later result with (3), produces ωCD×rC/D = ωAB×rB/A + ωBC×rC/B, or

ωAB×rB/A + ωBC×rC/B - ωCD×rC/D =0

In this equation ωAB = ωAB k, rB/A = 2i+3j, ωBC = ωBC k, rC/B = 6i+2j, ωCD = -10k, rC/D = -4i+5j.

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Using the calculator we will write:

crossP([0, 0, ωAB] ,[2, 3, 0]) + crossP([0, 0, ωBC] ,[6, 2, 0])+ crossP([0, 0, -10] ,[-4, 5, 0] )

Form the equations needed to solve for ωAB. The solution is [-27.1428… 15.7142….], i.e.,
ωAB = -27.1428 rad/s, ωBC = 15.7142 rad/s.

With these results we can write: ωAB = (-27.1428k)rad/s, and ωBC = (15.7142 k)rad/s.

The equations to use to calculate accelerations of the hinge points are the following:

aB = aA – ωΑΒ2⋅rB/A + αAB×rB/A = – ωAB2⋅rB/A + αAB×rB/A, (4) since aA = 0

aC = aB – ωBC2⋅rC/B + αBC×rC/B (5)
aC = aD – ωCD2⋅rD/C + αCD×rC/D = – ωCD2⋅rD/C + αCD×rC/D, (6) since aD = 0

Replacing (4) into (5) produces aC = – ωAB2⋅rB/A + αAB×rB/A – ωBC2⋅rC/B + αBC×rC/B

Equating this later result with (6), produces

–ωCD2⋅rD/C + αCD×rC/D = – ωAB2⋅rB/A + αAB×rB/A – ωBC2⋅rC/B + αBC×rC/B,

or
ωAB2⋅rB/A + ωBC2⋅rC/B –ωCD2⋅rC/D - αAB×rB/A - αBC×rC/B + + αCD×rC/D =0

In this equation
ωAB = -27.1428, ωBC = 15.7142, ωCD = -10,
rB/A = 2i+3j, rC/B = 6i+2j, rC/D = -4i+5j,
αAB = αAB k, αBC = αBC k, αCD = 5k.

Thus, we could write:

(-17.1428)2⋅[2,3,0] + (15.7142)2⋅[6,2,0] –(5)2⋅[-4,5,0]- [0,0, αAB]×[2,3,0]-[ 0,0, αBC]×[6,2,0]+

+[0,0,5]×[-4,5,0]=0

Form the resulting equations, and find the solution: [-1094.80… 570.0165….], i.e.,
αAB = -1094.80 rad/s2, αBC = 570.0165 rad/s2 .

With these results we can write: αAB = (-1094.80k)rad/s2, and αBC = (570.0165k)rad/s2.

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