Date | May 2014 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 14M.1.sl.TZ1.8 |
Level | SL only | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ1 |
Command term | Hence and Write down | Question number | 8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The line L1 passes through the points A(2,1,4) and B(1,1,5).
Another line L2 has equation r = (47−4)+s(0−11) . The lines L1 and L2 intersect at the point P.
Show that →AB= (−101)
Hence, write down a direction vector for L1;
Hence, write down a vector equation for L1.
Find the coordinates of P.
Write down a direction vector for L2.
Hence, find the angle between L1 and L2.
Markscheme
correct approach A1
eg (115)−(214), AO+OB, b−a
→AB= (−101) AG N0
[1 mark]
correct vector (or any multiple) A1 N1
eg d = (−101)
[1 mark]
any correct equation in the form r = a + tb (accept any parameter for t)
where a is (214) or (115) , and b is a scalar multiple of (−101) A2 N2
eg r = (115)+t(−101),(xyz)=(2−s14+s)
Note: Award A1 for a + tb, A1 for L1 = a + tb, A0 for r = b + ta.
[2 marks]
valid approach (M1)
eg r1=r2, (214)+t(−101)=(47−4)+s(0−11)
one correct equation in one parameter A1
eg 2−t=4,1=7−s,1−t=4
attempt to solve (M1)
eg 2−4=t,s=7−1,t=1−4
one correct parameter A1
eg t=−2,s=6,t=−3,
attempt to substitute their parameter into vector equation (M1)
eg (47−4)+6(0−11)
P(4, 1, 2) (accept position vector) A1 N2
[6 marks]
correct direction vector for L2 A1 N1
eg (0−11), (02−2)
[1 mark]
correct scalar product and magnitudes for their direction vectors (A1)(A1)(A1)
scalar product =0×−1+−1×0+1×1 (=1)
magnitudes =√02+(−1)2+12, √−12+02+12(√2, √2)
attempt to substitute their values into formula M1
eg 0+0+1(√02+(−1)2+12)×(√−12+02+12), 1√2×√2
correct value for cosine, 12 A1
angle is π3 (=60∘) A1 N1
[6 marks]