Show that the area of the triangle formed by vectors a and b is one-half of |a×b|.
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Complete workingTake |a| as the base. The perpendicular height is |b|sinθ.
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Show that the area of the triangle formed by vectors a and b is one-half of |a×b|.
Take |a| as the base. The perpendicular height is |b|sinθ.
Three coins are tossed. Classify the stated events A=three heads, B=exactly two heads, C=three tails and D=head on the first coin as mutually exclusive pairs, simple events or compound events.
Define the sample space and count each favourable outcome once.
The final value lies in [0,1]; complement pairs also sum to one, providing an independent check.
Find the variance and standard deviation of 2,4,6,8 and 10.
Use the mean and squared deviations.
Complete the statements:
Use rectangular-coordinate definitions and keep corresponding coordinates aligned.
The final relation satisfies the original coordinate or distance condition, completing the verification.
Count five-digit telephone numbers that start with 67 and contain no repeated digit.
After fixing 6 and 7, three positions remain and eight digits are available.
Simplify 3(7+7i)+i(7+7i).
Expand and replace i² by −1.
An arc of length \(22\,\mathrm{cm}\) lies on a circle of radius \(100\,\mathrm{cm}\). Find the angle at the centre in degrees, using π = \(\frac{22}{7}\).
For an arc, l=rθ where θ is measured in radians.
Test the statements:
False, True, True.
Express each roster in set-builder notation:
Each set is described by its generating rule and the required range of \(n\).
Describe two ways in which biodegradable substances can affect the environment.
They can enrich soil after decomposition, but excessive amounts can cause odour, disease risk and oxygen depletion in water.