Find a vector $\vec{a}$ with representation given by the directed line segment $\vec{AB}$. A(0, 1, 1), B(1, 1, -5) Draw $\vec{AB}$ and the equivalent representation starting at the origin.
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The vector $\vec{a}$ represented by the directed line segment $\vec{AB}$ is given by the difference of the coordinates of B and A: $\vec{a} = B - A = (1 - 0, 1 - 1, -5 - 1) = (1, 0, -6)$ Show more…
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