Classical Mechanics (Kibble & Berkshire) · Problem 1.3

Velocity, acceleration and scalar angular velocity — T.W.B. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire

Physics — Mechanics · vector-geometry

Problem

ABCDEF

is a regular hexagon with centre

O

which is also the origin of position vectors. Find the position vectors of the vertices

C

D

E

F

in terms of the position vectors

\boldsymbol{a}

\boldsymbol{b}

A

and

B