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Planes

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Key Definition

A plane is a two-dimensional flat surface in three-dimensional space, defined by the equation $A(x - x_0) + B(y - y_0) + C(z - z_0) = 0$.

Important Notes

A normal vector $N = (A, B, C)$ is perpendicular to the plane.
The point $P = (x_0, y_0, z_0)$ lies on the plane.
The general form of a plane is $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$.
Planes extend infinitely in all directions.
Coordinates $(x, y, z)$ represent points in 3D space.

Mathematical Notation

$x$, $y$, $z$ are coordinates in 3D space

$A, B, C$ are coefficients in the plane equation

$D$ is a constant term in the general plane equation

Remember to use proper notation when solving problems

Why It Works

The normal vector $N = (A, B, C)$ ensures the plane's orientation in space, allowing us to define planes in $3D$ using the equation $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$.

Remember

The equation $A(x - x_0) + B(y - y_0) + C(z - z_0) = 0$ is derived from the dot product being zero for perpendicular vectors.

Quick Reference

Normal Vector:$N = (A, B, C)$

Point on Plane:$P = (x_0, y_0, z_0)$

Understanding Planes

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Beginner Explanation

A plane is a flat surface in $3D$ space, defined by a simple equation $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$.

Practice Problems

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Quick Quiz

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Beginner

What is the normal vector in the plane equation $2x + 3y - 4z = 5$?

Real-World Problem

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Intermediate

Teenager Scenario

Imagine you need to find the equation of a plane passing through the point $(1, 2, 3)$ with a normal vector $(2, -1, 4)$.

Thinking Challenge

Thinking Exercise

Intermediate

Think About This

Given points $(1, 0, 0)$, $(0, 1, 0)$, and $(0, 0, 1)$, find if they lie on the plane $x + y + z = 1$.

Challenge Quiz

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Advanced

Determine the plane equation given a normal vector $N = (3, -2, 5)$ and a point $(-1, 4, 2)$.

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