Question 4: Vector algebra Two forces are described by the vectors a = Ai - Cj + Ck and b = Bi + Cj - Dk. (a) Determine the direction and magnitude of the resultant force and find the angle between the vectors a and b. [10] (b) Determine a unit vector that is perpendicular to both a and b. [8]
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