Section 5.1: Vectors: Projections and Lines in 3D Space

Problem Types

Find the projection of the vector $\mathbf{v} = \langle 1,2,3\rangle$ onto the line $L: $ $x = 2+3t, y = 1+t, z = 4$

Solution

Determine if the following lines are parallel, skew, or intersecting. If they intersect, find the point of intersection. Otherwise, find the minimal distance between the two lines.

Solution

Construct three lines so that two are parallel but not the same and:


Find three skew lines so that their projection onto the $xy$-plane forms an equliateral triangle.