We are given a regular hexagon $ABCDEF$. We are given that $\vec{AB} = p$ and $\vec{BC} = q$. We need to calculate the vectors $\vec{CD}$, $\vec{DE}$, $\vec{EF}$, $\vec{FA}$, $\vec{AD}$, $\vec{EA}$, and $\vec{AC}$ in terms of $p$ and $q$.
2025/3/30
1. Problem Description
We are given a regular hexagon . We are given that and . We need to calculate the vectors , , , , , , and in terms of and .
2. Solution Steps
Since is a regular hexagon, all sides have the same length, and all interior angles are equal to .
First, consider . Since and , we have , so .
Next, consider . Since is parallel to but in the opposite direction, .
Now, consider . Since is parallel to but in the opposite direction, .
Next, consider . is parallel to but in the opposite direction, so .
Now, consider . Since is a regular hexagon, is twice the length of the altitude of the equilateral triangle with side length equal to that of the hexagon.
We have , so .
Next, consider . We have . Also, we have .
Finally, consider . We have .