Three vectors are given with their tails at the origin and t
Three vectors are given with their tails at the origin and their heads determine 3 points A, B, and C in space (forming a triangle). In the following order (and direction) find vectors AB, BC, and CA that represent the sides of the triangle. How would I go about this? I am given three vectors, I didnt type them here because I am mostly concerned with the process.
Solution
If say the vector from 0 to A is : (a,b,c)
Say vector from origin to B is : (d,e,f)
Say vector from origin to C is : (g,h,i)
So, to find AB, here is what you do...
AB = B - A = (d,e,f) - (a,b,c) = <d - a , e - b , f - c>
BC = C - B = (g,h,i) - (d,e,f) --> <g - d , h - e , i - f>
CA = A - C --> (a,b,c) - (g,h,i) --> <a - g , b - h , c - i>
This is how it is done
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