Question:
$\frac{1}{2}[\vec{b} \times \vec{c}+\vec{c} \times \vec{a}+\vec{a} \times \vec{b}]$ 16. If $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c} \quad$ determine the vertices of a triangle, show that
gives the
vector area of the triangle. Hence deduce the condition that the three points $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are collinear. Also find the unit vector normal to the plane of the triangle.
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