Vectors and Three Dimensional Space · Geometry & Measurement

Geometric Intersections

Calculating angles between lines and finding points of intersection.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can the scalar product be used to find the angle between two lines?
  2. 2What algebraic conditions must be met for two lines to intersect in 3D?
  3. 3How do we calculate the shortest distance from a point to a line?

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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