Vectors a,b |a+kb|=1 .Show that |a||b|sinx<=b, x:angle of vectors a,b

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In summary, we are trying to show that if there exists a real number k such that the sum of two non-zero vectors \mathbf{OA} and \mathbf{OB} results in a unit vector, then the area of the parallelogram formed by these vectors is less than or equal to the magnitude of \mathbf{OB}. We can prove this by first showing that \left \| \mathbf{OA} + k\mathbf{OB} \right \|=1, and then using the relationship between the angle and magnitude of the vectors to simplify the inequality. By manipulating this inequality, we eventually come to the conclusion that it is true, and thus showing that the area of the parallelogram is indeed
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Homework Statement



Let there be two vectors [tex]\mathbf{OA},\mathbf{OB}\neq\mathbf{0}[/tex]If [tex]
\exists k\in \mathbb{R}[/tex] such as that [tex]\left \| \mathbf{OA} +k\mathbf{OB}\right \|=1[/tex] show that [tex]Area(OACB)\leq\left \| \mathbf{OB} \right \|[/tex] (OACB:parallelogram)

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I proved that we need to show that [tex]\left \|\mathbf{a}\right \| \left \|\mathbf{b}\right \| \sin(\theta )\leq \left \|\mathbf{b} \right \|[/tex] where θ:angle of vectors a=ΟΑ,b=ΟΒ but after that I am stuck.
Any suggestions? Any hints on how I should proceed?
 
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Nevermind, I solved it. Here is the solution

First of all,
[tex]\left \| \mathbf{a} +k\mathbf{b}\right \|=1\Leftrightarrow (\mathbf{a} +k\mathbf{b})^{2}=1\Leftrightarrow \mathbf{a}^{2} +k^{2}\mathbf{b}^{2}+2k\left \langle {\mathbf{a} ,\mathbf{b} } \right\rangle =1\Leftrightarrow\left \langle {\mathbf{a} ,\mathbf{b} } \right\rangle^{2}=\frac{(1-\mathbf{a}^{2} -k^{2}\mathbf{b}^{2} )^{2}}{4k^2} (1) [/tex]

We need to show that
[tex]\left \|\mathbf{a}\right \| \left \|\mathbf{b}\right \| \sin(\theta )\leq \left \|\mathbf{b} \right \|\Leftrightarrow \left \|\mathbf{a}\right \|^{2} \left \|\mathbf{b}\right \|^{2} \sin(\theta )^{2}\leq \left \|\mathbf{b} \right \|^{2}\Leftrightarrow \left \|\mathbf{a}\right \|^{2} \left \|\mathbf{b}\right \|^{2}- \left \|\mathbf{a}\right \|^{2} \left \|\mathbf{b}\right \|^{2}\cos(\theta )^{2}\leq\left \|\mathbf{b} \right \|^{2}\
\Leftrightarrow\left \|\mathbf{a}\right \|^{2} \left \|\mathbf{b}\right \|^{2}-\left \|\mathbf{b} \right \|^{2}\leq\left\langle {\mathbf{a} ,\mathbf{b} } \right\rangle^{2}(2)[/tex]

Finally,
[tex]

(2)\overset{(1)}{\rightarrow}\mathbf{a}^{2} \mathbf{b}^{2}-\mathbf{b} ^{2}\leq\frac{(1-\mathbf{a}^{2}-k^{2}\mathbf{b}^{2}) ^{2}}{4k^2}\Leftrightarrow (1-\mathbf{a}^{2}+k^{2}\mathbf{b}^{2})^{2}\geq 0
[/tex]

which is true!
 

1. What is the purpose of the equation "a+kb=1" in the context of vectors a and b?

The equation "a+kb=1" is used to find the value of k, which is the scalar quantity that scales vector a to have a magnitude of 1. This allows us to compare the magnitudes of vectors a and b, which is necessary for proving the given inequality.

2. How do you interpret the inequality "sinx<=b" in relation to vectors a and b?

The inequality "sinx<=b" means that the sine of the angle x between vectors a and b is less than or equal to the magnitude of vector b. This can be visualized as the projection of vector a onto vector b being less than or equal to the length of vector b.

3. Is it necessary for vectors a and b to be perpendicular for the given inequality to hold?

No, it is not necessary for vectors a and b to be perpendicular. The inequality holds true for any angle x between vectors a and b, as long as vector b is not a zero vector.

4. What is the significance of the value of x in relation to vectors a and b?

The value of x represents the angle between vectors a and b. This angle is important for determining the magnitude of the cross product between the two vectors, which is used in the proof of the given inequality.

5. Can the given inequality be used to compare the magnitudes of any two vectors?

No, the given inequality only holds true for the specific vectors a and b that satisfy the equation "a+kb=1". It cannot be used to compare the magnitudes of any two arbitrary vectors.

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