C4 June 2013 Q8

EdexcelOld spec9 marks3D Lines & Planes

8. With respect to a fixed origin \(O\), the line \(l\) has equation \[\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix}13\\8\\1\end{pmatrix} + \lambda\begin{pmatrix}2\\2\\-1\end{pmatrix}, \text{ where } \lambda \text{ is a scalar parameter.}\]

The point \(A\) lies on \(l\) and has coordinates \((3, -2, 6)\).

The point \(P\) has position vector \((-p\mathbf{i} + 2p\mathbf{k})\) relative to \(O\), where \(p\) is a constant.

Given that vector \(\overrightarrow{PA}\) is perpendicular to \(l\),

(a) find the value of \(p\). (4)

Given also that \(B\) is a point on \(l\) such that \(\angle BPA = 45^\circ\),

(b) find the coordinates of the two possible positions of \(B\). (5)