External Division Ratio
If $$p$$ divides $$AB$$ externally:
$$AP:PB=m:n$$
then:
$$\vec p=\frac{m\vec b-n\vec a}{m-n}$$
Usage
- Used to find the position vector of an externally dividing point.
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Vector Algebra
External Division Ratio
External Division Ratio
If $$p$$ divides $$AB$$ externally:
$$AP:PB=m:n$$
then:
$$\vec p=\frac{m\vec b-n\vec a}{m-n}$$
Usage
- Used to find the position vector of an externally dividing point.
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