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EDUC 3030A/3085A COURSE TEST 1
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Course or Topic Code/s EDUC 3030A/3085A
Course or Topic Name Mathematics III – Linear Algebra
Paper Number and Title
Examination/Test to be held
03 April 2023
during month [s] of
Year of Study 3
Degrees for which this course is [Link].
prescribed
Internal Examiners [s] name and telephone
Dr George Ekol X73055
extension number [s]
Special materials required
Scientific calculators are allowed.
[graph paper/calculators etc]
Marks /Time allowance /pages
100 marks 1 hour 30 10 pages
minutes including cover
page.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your answers in the space provided in question paper. You can use
both sides of the page to write your solutions but clearly include the
question number and parts. Ensure that you cross out work that is not
meant for grading before handing in your script.
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Question 1 (6 marks)
Fill in the blank space with the correct terms based on the graph below. In the graph, the
vector 𝒖 has initial point ________________and terminal point _______________.
In component form, we write vector 𝒖 as _____________ and vector 𝒗 as________________.
Then 2𝒖 = _______________________and 𝒖 + 𝒗 = __________________________________
𝒗
v
0 1
𝒙
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Question 2 (8 marks)
For the given vectors 𝒖 and 𝒗 below, find the following:
i. |𝒖| ii. 𝒖 + 𝒗 iii. 3𝒖 −2𝒗 iv. |3𝒖 − 2𝒗|
(a). 𝒖 = 〈5, −2〉, 𝒗 = 〈−3, 0〉
(b). 𝒖 = 𝟑𝑗, 𝒗 = −𝑖 + 2𝑗
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Question 3 (6 marks)
The table below represents three columns. Column 1 represents initial points of a given vector 𝒗,
and in column 2 are the corresponding terminal points. Use the data in the table to find the
constants a, b, c, d, e, and f in the third column. You answer should have the same format as
shown in the third column, but with specific values of the respective constants, a – f.
P (Initial point) Q (Terminal point) Vector (v)
(4, 3), (8, 9) 〈𝑎, 𝑏〉
(1, 1) (9, 9); 〈𝑐, 𝑑〉
(6, 4) (0, −1) 〈𝑒, 𝑓〉
(−1, 3), (−6, −1); 𝑎𝒊 + 𝑏𝒋
(−2, −2) (−2, 2) 𝑐𝒊 + 𝑑𝒋
(−8, −6), (−1, −1 ) 𝑒𝒊 + 𝑓𝒋
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Question 4 (3 marks)
The forces …𝐹1 , 𝐹2 , , , 𝐹𝑛 acting at the same point P are said to be in equilibrium if the
resultant force is zero, that is if, 𝐹1 + 𝐹2 + , , , +𝐹𝑛 = 0.
Find (i) the resultant force acting at P, and (ii) the additional force required (if any) for the
forces to be in equilibrium.
𝐹1 = 𝑖 − 𝑗 , 𝐹2 = 𝑖 + 𝑗, 𝐹3 = −2𝑖 + 𝒋
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Question 5 (4 marks)
Using the dot product to determine whether the following vectors are perpendicular.
(a) 4𝐣 − 𝐤, 𝐢 + 2𝐣 + 9𝐤
(b) 〈𝑥 − 2𝑥, 3𝑥〉, 〈5, 7, 3〉
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Question 6 (3 marks)
A constant force 𝑭 = 〈4, 10〉 moves an object along a straight line from point P (3, 6) to point
Q (12, 14). Find the work done if the distance is measured in metres and force measured in
Newtons.
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Question 7 (2 marks)
A jet is flying in a direction N 20 ° E with a speed of 1000 km/h. Find the North and East
components of the velocity.
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Question 8 (4 marks)
A 500-N weight hangs from a string as shown in the below figure. Find the tensions 𝑇1 and 𝑇2 in
the string.
60° 30°
𝑻𝟐 𝑻𝟏
500N
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Question 9 (4 marks)
A cart weighing 150N is placed on a ramp inclined at 15° to the horizontal. The cart is held in
place by a rope inclined at 75° to the horizontal as shown in the figure. Find the force that the rope
must exert to keep the cart from rolling down the ramp.
𝑅𝑜𝑝𝑒
75°
15°
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