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Reflect a plane by retaining its intersection and reflecting one point

A,B have position vectors i−2j−k\mathbf i-2\mathbf j-\mathbf k and −i−2k-\mathbf i-2\mathbf k. Line l1 goes through A parallel to 5i+2j−k5\mathbf i+2\mathbf j-\mathbf k. Plane Π1 is r⋅(−1,1,2)=3\mathbf r\cdot(-1,1,2)=3.

(i) Find the acute angle between l1 and Π1. marks

(ii) Find the position vector of the perpendicular foot N from B to Π1. Hence find the reflected point B′. marks

Plane Π2 contains B and l1.

(iii) Find Π2 in scalar-product form. marks

(iv) Find the Cartesian equation of intersection l2 of Π1,Π2. marks

(v) Π3 is the reflection of Π2 in Π1. Find an equation r=u+sp+tq\mathbf r=\mathbf u+s\mathbf p+t\mathbf q, with s,t real. marks

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CJC · Review problems · Question 9

The intersection with the mirror plane stays fixed when reflecting the other plane.

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