Regualr hexagon and position vector - how does this work

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves a regular hexagon OPQRST with specific vertices represented by position vectors. The task is to express certain position vectors in terms of others and to demonstrate a relationship between them based on geometric properties.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the relationships between the position vectors and the geometry of the hexagon. There is an attempt to derive the position vector r based on segments PQ and QR, with questions about how these segments relate to the vectors p and t.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided initial thoughts on the relationships between the vectors, suggesting geometric properties of the hexagon as a basis for deriving the required expressions. There is an indication of ongoing exploration regarding the best way to visualize and represent the problem.

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There are constraints regarding the format of shared diagrams, as some participants prefer simpler graphics over Word documents for clarity. The original poster expresses uncertainty due to the novelty of the topic.

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Homework Statement


a regular hexagon OPQRST has its vertices at O ( the origin) and points P,Q,R, S,T with position vector p,q,r,s,t respectively. The point U with position vector u is the midpoint of the line segment OP, and SU meets OR at the point V
please see attached diagem


I need to show that the position vector r=2(p+t) and write down the position vector u and s, in terms of p and t.

Now what I do know is I have marked on my diagram in colour - however I am not sure any further as this is very new to me. so your help will be appreciated.
 
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At the moment you have had 73 viewers and 2 of them looked at your word document. Many of us, myself included, will not open a Word document off the internet. You will have more luck if you post a simple graphic so we can see it when we read your post.
 
Ok. Will do.
 
here I am attaching bitmap so jope someone can help.. word doc is problem so I will remove it
 

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Here's a start: ##r = p + PQ +QR##. Can you show from the geometry of the regular hexagon that ##QR = t## and ##PQ = p + t##? That should get you your equation for ##r##.
 

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