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Consider two points P and Q with position vectors ` vec( O P)=3 vec( a)-2 vec( b)` and ` vec(O Q)= vec( a)+vec( b)`Find the position vector of a point R which divides the line joining P and Q in the ratio 2:1,
(i) internally, and (ii) externally.

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Position vector of `P= 3 veca −2 vecb`
Position vector of` Q= veca+ vecb`
Point R divides segment PQ in ratio 2:1 externally. ...
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