Equations of Planes in R3
Students develop the vector, parametric, and Cartesian (scalar) equations of planes in three-dimensional space. They use normal vectors to define planes and find angles between them.
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Students develop the vector, parametric, and Cartesian (scalar) equations of planes in three-dimensional space. They use normal vectors to define planes and find angles between them.
Key Questions
- What is a normal vector and how does it define a plane?
- How do we convert between vector and Cartesian equations of a plane?
- How can we determine if two planes are parallel or perpendicular?
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