Chapter 7

Advanced Engineering Mathematics · 307 exercises

Problem 1

In Problems, find a vector equation for the line through the given points. $$ (1,2,1),(3,5,-2) $$

3 step solution

Problem 1

In Problems 1-10, determine whether the given set is a vector space. If not, give at least one axiom that is not satisfied. Unless stated to the contrary, assume that vector addition and scalar multiplication are the ordinary operations defined on that set. $$ \text { The set of vectors }\left\langle a_{1}, a_{2}\right\rangle, \text { where } a_{1} \geq 0, a_{2} \geq 0 $$

3 step solution

Problem 1

Verify that the basis \(B\) for the given vector space is orthonormal. Use Theorem \(7.7 .1\) to find the coordinates of the vector \(\mathbf{u}\) relative to the basis \(B .\) Then write \(\mathbf{u}\) as a linear combination of the basis vectors. $$ B=\left\\{\left\langle\frac{12}{13}, \frac{5}{13}\right\rangle,\left\langle\frac{5}{13},-\frac{12}{13}\right\rangle\right\\}, \quad R^{2} ; \quad \mathbf{u}=\langle 4,2\rangle $$

3 step solution

Problem 1

In Problems \(1-12, \mathbf{a}=\langle 2,-3,4\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle-1,2,5\rangle\), and \(\mathbf{c}=\langle 3,6,-1\rangle .\) Find the indicated scalar or vector. \(\mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{b}\)

5 step solution

Problem 1

find \(\mathbf{a} \times \mathbf{b}\). $$ \mathbf{a}=\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}, \mathbf{b}=\mathbf{3} \mathbf{j}+5 \mathbf{k} $$

5 step solution

Problem 1

Graph the given point. Use the same coordinate axes. $$ (1,1,5) $$

4 step solution

Problem 1

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b},(\mathbf{c}) \mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b},(\mathbf{d})\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and \((e)\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\) . \(\mathbf{a}=2 \mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j}, \mathbf{b}=-\mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j}\)

5 step solution

Problem 1

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\), (c) \(\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\), (d) \(\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and (e) \(\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\). $$ \mathbf{a}=2 \mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j}, \mathbf{b}=-\mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j} $$

5 step solution

Problem 2

In Problems, find a vector equation for the line through the given points. $$ (0,4,5),(-2,6,3) $$

4 step solution

Problem 2

In Problems 1-10, determine whether the given set is a vector space. If not, give at least one axiom that is not satisfied. Unless stated to the contrary, assume that vector addition and scalar multiplication are the ordinary operations defined on that set. $$ \text { The set of vectors }\left\langle a_{1}, a_{2}\right\rangle \text { , where } a_{2}=3 a_{1}+1 $$

3 step solution

Problem 2

Verify that the basis \(B\) for the given vector space is orthonormal. Use Theorem \(7.7 .1\) to find the coordinates of the vector \(\mathbf{u}\) relative to the basis \(B .\) Then write \(\mathbf{u}\) as a linear combination of the basis vectors. $$ \begin{aligned} &B=\left\\{\left\langle\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}},-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right\rangle,\left\langle 0,-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}},-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right\rangle\right. \\ &\left.\left\langle-\frac{2}{\sqrt{6}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}},-\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}\right\rangle\right\\}, \quad R^{3} ; \quad \mathbf{u}=\langle 5,-1,6\rangle \end{aligned} $$

3 step solution

Problem 2

In Problems \(1-12, \mathbf{a}=\langle 2,-3,4\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle-1,2,5\rangle\), and \(\mathbf{c}=\langle 3,6,-1\rangle .\) Find the indicated scalar or vector. \(\mathbf{b} \cdot \mathbf{c}\)

4 step solution

Problem 2

find \(\mathbf{a} \times \mathbf{b}\). $$ a=2 \mathrm{i}+\mathrm{j}, \mathbf{b}=4 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{k} $$

4 step solution

Problem 2

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b},(\mathbf{c}) \mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b},(\mathbf{d})\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and \((e)\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\) . \(\mathbf{a}=\langle 1,1\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle 2,3\rangle\)

5 step solution

Problem 2

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\), (c) \(\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\), (d) \(\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and (e) \(\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\). $$ \mathbf{a}=\langle 1,1\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle 2,3\rangle $$

5 step solution

Problem 3

In Problems, find a vector equation for the line through the given points. $$ \left(\frac{1}{2},-\frac{1}{2}, 1\right),\left(-\frac{3}{2}, \frac{5}{2},-\frac{1}{2}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 3

In Problems 1-10, determine whether the given set is a vector space. If not, give at least one axiom that is not satisfied. Unless stated to the contrary, assume that vector addition and scalar multiplication are the ordinary operations defined on that set. The set of vectors \(\left\langle a_{1}, a_{2}\right\rangle\), scalar multiplication defined by \(k\left\langle a_{1}, a_{2}\right\rangle=\left\langle k a_{1}, 0\right\rangle\)

5 step solution

Problem 3

Verify that the basis \(B\) for the given vector space is orthogonal. Use Theorem \(7.7 .1\) as an aid in finding the coordinates of the vector \(\mathbf{u}\) relative to the basis \(B\). Then write \(\mathbf{u}\) as a linear combination of the basis vectors. $$ \begin{aligned} &B=\left\\{\langle 1,0,1\rangle,\langle 0,1,0\rangle,\langle-1,0,1\rangle, R^{3}\right. \\ &\mathbf{u}=\langle 10,7,-13\rangle \end{aligned} $$

3 step solution

Problem 3

In Problems \(1-12, \mathbf{a}=\langle 2,-3,4\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle-1,2,5\rangle\), and \(\mathbf{c}=\langle 3,6,-1\rangle .\) Find the indicated scalar or vector. \(\mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{c}\)

5 step solution

Problem 3

find \(\mathbf{a} \times \mathbf{b}\). $$ \mathrm{a}=\langle 1,-3,1\rangle, \mathrm{b}=(2,0,4) $$

6 step solution

Problem 3

Graph the given point. Use the same coordinate axes. $$ (3,4,0) $$

6 step solution

Problem 3

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b},(\mathbf{c}) \mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b},(\mathbf{d})\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and \((e)\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\) . \(\mathbf{a}=\langle 4,0\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle 0,-5\rangle\)

5 step solution

Problem 3

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\), (c) \(\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\), (d) \(\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and (e) \(\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\). $$ \mathbf{a}=\langle 4,0\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle 0,-5\rangle $$

5 step solution

Problem 4

In Problems, find a vector equation for the line through the given points. $$ (10,2,-10),(5,-3,5) $$

4 step solution

Problem 4

In Problems 1-10, determine whether the given set is a vector space. If not, give at least one axiom that is not satisfied. Unless stated to the contrary, assume that vector addition and scalar multiplication are the ordinary operations defined on that set. The set of vectors \(\left\langle a_{1}, a_{2}\right\rangle\), where \(a_{1}+a_{2}=0\)

5 step solution

Problem 4

In Problems \(1-12, \mathbf{a}=\langle 2,-3,4\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle-1,2,5\rangle\), and \(\mathbf{c}=\langle 3,6,-1\rangle .\) Find the indicated scalar or vector. \(\mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{( b}+\mathbf{c})\)

2 step solution

Problem 4

find \(\mathbf{a} \times \mathbf{b}\). $$ \mathbf{a}=\langle 1,1,1\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle-5,2,3\rangle $$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Graph the given point. Use the same coordinate axes. $$ (6,0,0) $$

4 step solution

Problem 4

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\), (c) \(\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\), (d) \(\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and (e) \(\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\). $$ \mathbf{a}=\frac{1}{6} \mathbf{i}-\frac{1}{6} \mathbf{j}, \mathbf{b}=\frac{1}{2} \mathbf{i}+\frac{5}{6} \mathbf{j} $$

5 step solution

Problem 5

In Problems, find a vector equation for the line through the given points. $$ (1,1,-1),(-4,1,-1) $$

5 step solution

Problem 5

In Problems 1-10, determine whether the given set is a vector space. If not, give at least one axiom that is not satisfied. Unless stated to the contrary, assume that vector addition and scalar multiplication are the ordinary operations defined on that set. The set of vectors \(\left\langle a_{1}, a_{2}, 0\right\rangle\)

5 step solution

Problem 5

Use the Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process (3) to transform the given basis \(B=\left\\{\mathbf{u}_{1}, \mathbf{u}_{2}\right\\}\) for \(R^{2}\) into an orthogonal basis \(B^{\prime}=\left\\{\mathbf{v}_{1}, \mathbf{v}_{2}\right\\}\). Then form an orthonormal basis \(B^{\prime \prime}=\left\\{\mathbf{w}_{1}, \mathbf{w}_{2}\right\\}\) (a) First construct \(B^{\prime \prime}\) using \(\mathbf{v}_{1}, \mathbf{u}_{1}\). (b) Then construct \(B^{\prime \prime}\) using \(\mathbf{v}_{1}, \underline{u}_{2}\). (c) Sketch \(B\) and each basis \(B^{\prime \prime}\). $$ B=\\{\langle-3,2\rangle,\langle-1,-1\rangle\\} $$

5 step solution

Problem 5

In Problems \(1-12, \mathbf{a}=\langle 2,-3,4\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle-1,2,5\rangle\), and \(\mathbf{c}=\langle 3,6,-1\rangle .\) Find the indicated scalar or vector. \(\mathbf{a} \cdot(4 \mathbf{b})\)

3 step solution

Problem 5

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b},(\mathbf{c}) \mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b},(\mathbf{d})\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and \((e)\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\) . \(\mathbf{a}=-3 \mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{j}, \mathbf{b}=\mathbf{7} \mathbf{j}\)

5 step solution

Problem 5

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\), (c) \(\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\), (d) \(\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and (e) \(\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\). $$ \mathbf{a}=-3 \mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{j}, \mathbf{b}=7 \mathbf{j} $$

5 step solution

Problem 6

In Problems, find a vector equation for the line through the given points. $$ (3,2,1),\left(\frac{5}{2}, 1,-2\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 6

In Problems 1-10, determine whether the given set is a vector space. If not, give at least one axiom that is not satisfied. Unless stated to the contrary, assume that vector addition and scalar multiplication are the ordinary operations defined on that set. The set of vectors \(\left\langle a_{1}, a_{2}\right\rangle\), addition and scalar multiplication defined by $$ \begin{aligned} \left\langle a_{1}, a_{2}\right\rangle+\left\langle b_{1}, b_{2}\right\rangle &=\left\langle a_{1}+b_{1}+1, a_{2}+b_{2}+1\right\rangle \\ k\left(a_{1}, a_{2}\right\rangle &=\left\langle k a_{1}+k-1, k a_{2}+k-1\right\rangle \end{aligned} $$

5 step solution

Problem 6

In Problems \(1-12, \mathbf{a}=\langle 2,-3,4\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle-1,2,5\rangle\), and \(\mathbf{c}=\langle 3,6,-1\rangle .\) Find the indicated scalar or vector. \(\mathbf{b} \cdot(\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{c})\)

2 step solution

Problem 6

find \(\mathbf{a} \times \mathbf{b}\). $$ \mathbf{a}=4 \mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-5 \mathbf{k}, \mathbf{b}=\mathbf{x}+3 \mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k} $$

5 step solution

Problem 6

Graph the given point. Use the same coordinate axes. $$ (5,-4,3) $$

6 step solution

Problem 6

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\), (c) \(\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\), (d) \(\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and (e) \(\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\). $$ \mathbf{a}=\langle 1,3\rangle, \mathbf{b}=-5 \mathbf{a} $$

6 step solution

Problem 7

In Problems 1-10, determine whether the given set is a vector space. If not, give at least one axiom that is not satisfied. Unless stated to the contrary, assume that vector addition and scalar multiplication are the ordinary operations defined on that set. The set of real numbers, addition defined by \(\mathbf{x}+\mathbf{y}=x-y\)

5 step solution

Problem 7

In Problems, find parametric equations for the line through the given points. $$ (2,3,5),(6,-1,8) $$

3 step solution

Problem 7

Use the Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process (3) to transform the given basis \(B=\left\\{\mathbf{u}_{1}, \mathbf{u}_{2}\right\\}\) for \(R^{2}\) into an orthogonal basis \(B^{\prime}=\left\\{\mathbf{v}_{1}, \mathbf{v}_{2}\right\\}\). Then form an orthonormal basis \(B^{\prime \prime}=\left\\{\mathbf{w}_{1}, \mathbf{w}_{2}\right\\}\) (a) First construct \(B^{\prime \prime}\) using \(\mathbf{v}_{1}, \mathbf{u}_{1}\). (b) Then construct \(B^{\prime \prime}\) using \(\mathbf{v}_{1}, \underline{u}_{2}\). (c) Sketch \(B\) and each basis \(B^{\prime \prime}\). $$ B=\\{\langle 1,1\rangle,\langle 1,0\rangle\\} $$

6 step solution

Problem 7

In Problems \(1-12, \mathbf{a}=\langle 2,-3,4\rangle, \mathbf{b}=\langle-1,2,5\rangle\), and \(\mathbf{c}=\langle 3,6,-1\rangle .\) Find the indicated scalar or vector. \(\mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{a}\)

4 step solution

Problem 7

find \(\mathbf{a} \times \mathbf{b}\). $$ a=\left\langle\frac{1}{1}, 0, \frac{1}{2}\right\rangle, b=(4,6,0) $$

5 step solution

Problem 7

Describe geometrically all points \(P(x, y, z)\) that satisfy the given condition. $$ z=5 $$

3 step solution

Problem 7

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b},(\mathbf{c}) \mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b},(\mathbf{d})\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and \((e)\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\) . \(\mathbf{a}=-\mathbf{b}, \mathbf{b}=2 \mathbf{i}-9 \mathbf{j}\)

6 step solution

Problem 7

Find (a) \(3 \mathbf{a}\), (b) \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\), (c) \(\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\), (d) \(\|\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}\|\), and (e) \(\|\mathbf{a}-\mathbf{b}\|\). $$ \mathbf{a}=-\mathbf{b}, \mathbf{b}=2 \mathbf{i}-9 \mathbf{j} $$

5 step solution

Problem 8

In Problems 1-10, determine whether the given set is a vector space. If not, give at least one axiom that is not satisfied. Unless stated to the contrary, assume that vector addition and scalar multiplication are the ordinary operations defined on that set. The set of complex numbers \(a+b i\), where \(i^{2}=-1\), addition and scalar multiplication defined by $$ \begin{aligned} \left(a_{1}+b_{1} l\right)+\left(a_{2}+b_{2} i\right) &=\left(a_{1}+a_{2}\right)+\left(b_{1}+b_{2}\right) i \\ k(a+b i) &=k a+k b i, k \text { a real number } \end{aligned} $$

9 step solution

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