Math Problem Statement

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Solution

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Problem Breakdown:

  1. Given:

    • The problem involves two planes, P1P_1 and P2P_2.
    • The planes are given as P1:2x+yz=1P_1: 2x + y - z = 1 and P2:3x2y+z=4P_2: 3x - 2y + z = 4.
    • Points A(0,0,0)A(0, 0, 0) and B(3,2,4)B(3, 2, 4) are on the planes.
  2. Task:

    • The question asks for the position of a line in the planes.
  3. Options:

    • (1) Line ll lies in both planes P1P_1 and P2P_2.
    • (2) Line ll is parallel to planes P1P_1 and P2P_2.
    • (3) Line ll is perpendicular to both planes P1P_1 and P2P_2.
    • (4) Planes P1P_1 and P2P_2 are coplanar.

Solution:

To solve this problem, consider the following:

  • Intersection of Two Planes:

    • The intersection of two planes P1P_1 and P2P_2 is a line if the planes are not parallel.
    • This line ll will lie in both planes.
  • Check if Planes are Parallel:

    • Compare the normal vectors of P1P_1 and P2P_2:
      • For P1:2x+yz=1P_1: 2x + y - z = 1, the normal vector n1\vec{n_1} is (2,1,1)(2, 1, -1).
      • For P2:3x2y+z=4P_2: 3x - 2y + z = 4, the normal vector n2\vec{n_2} is (3,2,1)(3, -2, 1).
    • These vectors are not scalar multiples of each other, meaning the planes are not parallel.
  • Conclusion:

    • Since the planes intersect and are not parallel, the line ll will lie in both planes.

Correct Answer:

  • The correct choice is (1): The line ll lies in both planes P1P_1 and P2P_2.

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Related Questions:

  1. How can you find the equation of the line of intersection between two planes?
  2. What conditions must two planes satisfy to be parallel?
  3. How do you determine if two planes are perpendicular?
  4. How can the distance between two parallel planes be calculated?
  5. What is the geometric interpretation of the dot product of two vectors?

Tip:

Always remember that the intersection of two non-parallel planes is a line, which can be found by solving the system of equations given by the planes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Analytic Geometry
Planes
Vectors
Intersection of Planes

Formulas

Plane equation: Ax + By + Cz = D
Normal vector: (A, B, C)

Theorems

Intersection of Two Planes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12