8 - Equation of a Plane
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Practice Questions
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Write the general form of a plane equation with A=1, B=2, C=3, and D=4.
💡 Hint: Substitute the values into the general form Ax + By + Cz + D = 0.
What does the normal vector represent in the equation of a plane?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of a normal vector.
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What is the general form of the equation of a plane?
💡 Hint: Recall the standard representation for plane equations.
True or False: The normal vector of a plane can be any vector that lies in the plane.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of normality in geometry.
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Challenge Problems
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A plane passes through the point (1, 2, 3) and has a normal vector n = (4, -5, 6). Write the equation of the plane in general form.
💡 Hint: Use the point-normal form to derive the equation.
Find the angle between the normal vector (1, 0, 1) and the z-axis.
💡 Hint: Consider the direction cosines relating to angles between vectors.
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