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Equate absolute normal distances to two intersecting planes

The planes p1:r⋅(2,−2,1)=1p_1:\mathbf r\cdot(2,-2,1)=1 and p2:r⋅(−6,3,2)=−1p_2:\mathbf r\cdot(-6,3,2)=-1 meet in line l.

(i) Find the acute angle between the planes.

(ii) Find a vector equation for l.

(iii) A(4,3,c)A(4,3,c) is equidistant from the two planes. Calculate both possible values of c.

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CJC · Discussion · Question 7

Distances are magnitudes of normal projections; retain both signs when equating them.

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