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EXT 1: Vectors (Ext1), V1 Introduction to Vectors (Y12)

Operations With Vectors (Ext1) 1. Vectors, EXT1 V1 SM-Bank 16 MC
Vectors and Geometry (Ext1) The vectors and are perpendicular for
Further Operations With Vectors (Ext1) A. and
Teacher: Robert Trenwith B. and
Exam Equivalent Time: 127.5 minutes (based on HSC allocation of 1.5 minutes approx. per mark)
C. and

HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTION
D. and
Vectors is an exciting new content inclusion into the Ext1 syllabus that attracted 4
separate questions totalling a 6-mark allocation in the 2020 exam.
A supplementary database has been created with a focus on the new syllabus dot 2. Vectors, EXT1 V1 2020 HSC 4 MC
points. Other important database influences include NESA sample exam questions Maria starts at the origin and walks along all of the vector , then walks along all of the
and vector exam question history in other States. vector and finally along all of the vector .
This topic has been split into three categories for analysis purposes which are: 1- How far from the origin is she?
Operations With Vectors and 2-Vectors and Geometry, and 3-Vectors and Projectile
A.
Motion.
B.
This analysis looks at Vectors and Geometry.
C.
HSC ANALYSIS - What to expect and common pitfalls D.
Vectors and Geometry was examined in the 1st new syllabus 2020 exam in a low
difficulty multiple choice question.
This topic requires a deep understanding of the geometry underlying vector addition
and subtraction in two planes.
The question database addresses geometric proofs specifically mentioned in the
syllabus, including; proving that rhombus diagonals bisect, mid-points of
quadrilaterals form a parallelogram and the relationship between the lengths of the
sides and diagonals of a parallelogram.
Numerous other geometric proofs and results are tested, some of which look at
intersections in a given ratio, circular geometry and triangular properties.
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The vectors and are shown.
What is the angle between the vectors and ?

A.

B.

C.
Which diagram below shows the vector ?
D.
A.

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The diagram below shows a rhombus, spanned by the two vectors and .

B.

C.

D. It follows that
A.
B.

C.

D.
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Given that and , what is ?
For the two vectors and it is know that

A.

Which of the following statements MUST be true?

B.
A. Either, is negative and is positive, or is positive and is negative.

C. B. The angle between and is obtuse.

C. The product is negative.

D.
D. The points , and are collinear.
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The projection of the vector onto the line is . The diagram shows a grid of equally spaced lines. The vector and the vector
. The point is halfway between and .
The point is reflected in the line to a point .
What is the position vector of the point ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

Which expression represents the vector ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

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The projection of the force , where and are non-zero real constants, in the
direction of the vector , is

A.

B.

C.

D.
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Vectors and are shown below. The vectors and

Find the values of and such that . (2 marks)

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In the quadrilateral , lies on such that .

From the diagram it follows that

A.

B.

C.

D.
i. Find in terms of , and . (1 mark)

12. Vectors, EXT1 V1 2018 SPEC2 12 MC ii. Hence, find in terms of , and . (1 mark)

If and , which one of the following is necessarily true?

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B. Find the projection of onto given and . (2 marks)

C.
D. 18. Vectors, EXT1 V1 EQ-Bank 27
A B
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For what values(s) of are the vectors and perpendicular? (3 marks)

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~ C

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Let the vectors and . are the vertices of a rhombus.
Prove, using vectors, that its diagonals are perpendicular. (2 marks)
i. Calculate (1 mark)

ii. Verify (1 mark)

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Consider the vectors

i. Calculate . (1 mark)

ii. Find the values of for which . (2 marks)

iii. Find the value of such that is perpendicular to . (1 mark)

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Consider the following vectors

In the diagram above, is a diameter of the circle with centre .

is a point on the circumference of the circle.
i. Find . (1 mark)

ii. The points , and are vertices of a triangle. Prove that the triangle has a right angle at . (2 If and , express in terms of and . (2 marks)
marks)

iii. Find the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle. (1 mark) 23. Vectors, EXT1 V1 EQ-Bank 2
In the diagram below, is a diameter of the circle with centre .
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is a point on the circumference.
Consider the vector , where and are unit vectors in the positive direction of the
and axes respectively.
i. Find the unit vector in the direction of . (1 mark)

ii. Find the acute angle that makes with the positive direction of the -axis. (1 mark)

iii. The vector .

Given that is perpendicular to , find the value of . (1 mark)

Using the properties of vectors , and , show that is a right angle. (2 marks)

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A force described by the vector newtons is applied to a line which is parallel to the

vector .

i. Find the component of the force in the direction of . (2 marks)

ii. What is the component of the force in the direction perpendicular to the line? (1 mark)
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Using vectors, calculate the acute angle between the line that passes through and Relative to a fixed origin, the points , and are defined respectively by the position vectors
and the line that passes through and . and , where is a real constant.

Give your answer correct to one decimal place. (2 marks)

If the magnitude of angle is , find . (3 marks)

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Point lies on such that .
is a parallelogram, where and
i. Express in terms of and . (2 marks)

ii. Hence or otherwise, show that . (1 mark)

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Points and have position vectors and respectively.

Find the angle between and to the nearest minute. (2 marks)

Prove, using vectors, that the sum of the squares of the lengths of the diagonals is equal to the sum
28. Vectors, EXT1 V1 SM-Bank 13 of the squares of the lengths of the sides. (3 marks)

Given and , what is the magnitude of the projection of onto . Give

your answer in simplest form. (3 marks)
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is a quadrilateral.
29. Vectors, EXT1 V1 SM-Bank 14 , , and divide each side of the quadrilateral in half as shown below.

Consider the vectors, where and where .

If , find as a multiple of . (2 marks)

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Two vectors are given by and where .

If and is perpendicular to , find the values of and . (2 marks)

Prove, using vectors, that is a parallelogram. (3 marks)

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If is the angle between and , then find the exact value of . (2
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marks)
Consider the vectors given by and , where .

Find the value(s) of if the acute angle between and is 30°. (2 marks)
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A plane needs to travel to a destination that is on a bearing of 063°. The engine is set to fly at a
constant 175 km/h. However, there is a wind from the south with a constant speed of 42 km/h. Points and are on the number plane. The vector is .

On what constant bearing, to the nearest degree, should the direction of the plane be set in order to
reach the destination? (3 marks) Point is chosen so that the area of is square units and .

37. Vectors, EXT1 V1 2021 HSC 14c Find all possible vectors . (4 marks)

i. For vector , show that . (1 mark)

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Let and , where .

Using part (i), or otherwise, show . (3 marks)

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Find . (1 mark)

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Consider the rhombus shown below, where and and

is a real constant.

i. Find . (1 mark)

ii. Show that the diagonals of rhombus are perpendicular. (2 marks)

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♦ Mean mark 49%. ♦♦♦ Mean mark 36%.

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COMMENT: Many teachers

recommend column vector
notation to simplify calculations
and minimise errors - we agree!
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COMMENT: A diagram is highly

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possibility of 4 solutions is clearly
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