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Using vector components Position vectors

For a point P, we call the vector from the origin to the point P the position vector of P. When P has coordinates (1,4,8) the position vector of P has components \(\left( ...
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Determining the resultant in three dimensions

Given \(P(1,4,8)\) and \(Q( - 3,1, - 4)\), find \(\overrightarrow {PQ}\). To do this, think of yourself in the position of point \(P\). How many units in each direction would you have to travel to ...