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Date May 2017 Marks available 3 Reference code 17M.1.sl.TZ2.2
Level SL only Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
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Question

The vectors a = (42)(42) and b = (k+3k)(k+3k) are perpendicular to each other.

 

Find the value of kk.

[4]
a.

Given that c = a + 2b, find c.

[3]
b.

Markscheme

evidence of scalar product     M1

ega b, 4(k+3)+2k4(k+3)+2k

recognizing scalar product must be zero     (M1)

ega b =0, 4k+12+2k=0=0, 4k+12+2k=0

correct working (must involve combining terms)     (A1)

eg  6k+12,6k=126k+12,6k=12

k=2k=2     A1     N2

[4 marks]

a.

attempt to substitute their value of kk (seen anywhere)     (M1)

egb = (2+32)(2+32), 2b = (24)(24)

correct working     (A1)

eg(42)+(24), (4+2k+62+2k)(42)+(24), (4+2k+62+2k)

c = (62)(62)     A1     N2

[3 marks]

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 4 - Vectors » 4.2 » The scalar product of two vectors.
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