Integral of an exponential divided by a root function

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The discussion revolves around proving that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other, with participants exploring vector representations of the vertices and diagonals.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to define the diagonals using vectors and questions whether they can assume the diagonals intersect at the center of the parallelogram. Other participants seek to clarify the definition of a vertex and explore the implications of vector endpoints.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing clarifications and prompting further exploration of the vector relationships involved in the problem. There is no explicit consensus yet, but guidance is being offered regarding the interpretation of the vectors.

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Participants are discussing definitions and properties related to vectors and vertices, which may influence their understanding of the problem's requirements.

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Homework Statement



Prove that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

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I chose one vertex as the origin, one as a and one as b. The final vertex was a+b.

The Attempt at a Solution



The diagonals were [tex]\vec{r_1}=\vec{a}+\vec{b}[/tex] and [tex]\vec{r_2}=\vec{b}-\vec{a}[/tex]. Where do I go from here? Can I assume that they go through the center of the parallelogram or do I have to prove that too?
 
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What is the definition of a vertex?
 
Err... a point where two vectors intersect?
 
Your vectors "begin" at one vertex, right? What vector, starting at that vertex, has its "end" at the midpoint of [itex]\vec{a}+ \vec{b}[/itex]? [itex]\vec{b}-\vec{a}[/itex]?
(Note that, since [itex]\vec{b}-\vec{a}[/itex] "starts" at [itex]\vec{a}[/itex] instead of the origin, the midpoint of [itex]\vec{b}-\vec{a}[/itex] is at [itex]\vec{a}[/itex] plus half of [itex]\vec{b}-\vec{a}[/itex].)
 
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