Vectors and Three Dimensional Space · Geometry & Measurement

Equations of Straight Lines

Expressing lines in 3D using vector and parametric forms.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is there no unique vector equation for a specific straight line?
  2. 2How can we determine if two lines in 3D are parallel, intersecting, or skew?
  3. 3What does the position vector represent compared to the direction vector?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Mathematics - Vectors
Year: Year 13
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Vectors and Three Dimensional Space
Period: Geometry & Measurement

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