Suppose a straight line in passes through the point in the direction of the vector . The line will hit the -plane at the point
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1 mark, −0.333333333333333MathematicsCoordinate and solid geometrySolid geometry: the cube and three dimensionsEasyabout 2 min
DSE 2014 Question 18: Coordinate and solid geometry
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Suppose a straight line in ℝ³ passes through the point (-1,3,3) in the direction of the vector (1,2,3). The line will hit the xy -plane at the point (A) (2,-1,0) (B) (1,3,0) (C) (3,1,0) (D) None of the above
Also written as: Suppose a straight line in R^3 passes through the point (-1,3,3) in the direction of the vector (1,2,3). The line will hit the xy -plane at the point
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This question is on Solid geometry: the cube and three dimensions, part of Coordinate and solid geometry in Mathematics.
Vertices, surfaces and volume of solids in three dimensions.
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