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The discussion focuses on two mathematical vector problems involving the calculation of the volume of a prism defined by vectors A, B, and C, and the proof of the vector triple product identity. The volume of the prism formed by vectors OA, OB, and OC can be determined using the scalar triple product formula, which involves the determinant of a matrix formed by these vectors. The second question requires proving the vector identity using component form, which is essential for understanding vector operations in three-dimensional space.

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I hope I can find a solutions for those questions with your help.

1. If you know that: A=(5,-4,3) B=(2,3,-1) C=(-3,2,5) .Find the volume of the prism whose sides are [tex]\underline{OA}[/tex], [tex]\underline{OB}[/tex], [tex]\underline{OC}[/tex] .

2. Prove using vector components that:

[tex]\underline{a}[/tex] [tex]\times[/tex] [tex]\left([/tex][tex]\underline{b}[/tex] [tex]\times[/tex] [tex]\underline{c}[/tex]) = ([tex]\underline{a}[/tex] . [tex]\underline{c}[/tex])[tex]\underline{b}[/tex] - ([tex]\underline{a}[/tex] . [tex]\underline{b}[/tex])[tex]\underline{c}[/tex]
and using this rule prove that :

[tex]\underline{a}[/tex] [tex]\times[/tex] ([tex]\underline{b}[/tex] [tex]\times[/tex] [tex]\underline{c}[/tex]) + [tex]\underline{b}[/tex] [tex]\times[/tex] ([tex]\underline{c}[/tex] [tex]\times[/tex] [tex]\underline{a}[/tex]) + [tex]\underline{c}[/tex] [tex]\times[/tex] ([tex]\underline{a}[/tex] x [tex]\underline{b}[/tex]) = 0
 
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