The Equation of a Plane (AQA A-Level Further Maths): Flashcards

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The Equation of a Plane
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Definition of a plane

2D surface extending infinitely in all directions

Vector equation of plane formula

r=a+sb+tc\mathbf{r} = \mathbf{a} + s\mathbf{b} + t\mathbf{c}

To define a plane, you need...

A point & two non-parallel vectors in the plane

Normal vector to a plane is...

A vector perpendicular to the plane

Find normal from two plane vectors using...

Cross product: n=a×b\mathbf{n} = \mathbf{a} \times \mathbf{b}

Scalar product form of plane

r⋅n=p\mathbf{r} \cdot \mathbf{n} = p

Cartesian form of plane

ax+by+cz+d=0ax + by + cz + d = 0

In ax+by+cz+d=0ax+by+cz+d=0, what is (a,b,c)(a,b,c)?

Components of normal vector

Angle between line & plane: which trig function?

Sine (sin⁡\sin)

Angle between 2 planes: which trig function?

Cosine (cos⁡\cos)

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