Vector and Cartesian Equations
Formulation of equations for lines and planes in 3D space. Students investigate intersections, parallel lines, and perpendicular distances.
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Formulation of equations for lines and planes in 3D space. Students investigate intersections, parallel lines, and perpendicular distances.
Key Questions
- How do we derive the vector equation of a line and a plane?
- What methods determine if two lines intersect, are parallel, or are skew?
- How do we calculate the shortest distance from a point to a plane?
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