The problem is to find the coordinates of vectors $CA$ and $CB$, calculate the dot product $CA \cdot CB$, and then find the angle $\angle ACB$. Also, show that triangle $ABC$ is a right-angled triangle, and find the equation of the plane $ABC$.
GeometryVectorsDot ProductAngle between vectorsMagnitude of a vector3D GeometryRight-angled trianglePlane equationCross Product
2025/7/15
1. Problem Description
The problem is to find the coordinates of vectors and , calculate the dot product , and then find the angle . Also, show that triangle is a right-angled triangle, and find the equation of the plane .
2. Solution Steps
First, we are given the coordinates of the points , , and .
a. Find the vectors and .
Now, compute the dot product :
Next, find the magnitudes of the vectors and :
The angle can be found using the formula:
Therefore, or radians.
b. To show that is a right-angled triangle, we need to check if the Pythagorean theorem holds for the sides . First, compute vector :
Then find magnitudes squared:
Check for Pythagorean theorem: , or , or .
, so
Hence, triangle is a right-angled triangle at , since . The angle .
c. Find the equation of the plane .
Since we have vector and vector , the normal vector to the plane can be found by taking the cross product of and :
We can simplify the normal vector to . Using point A to find the equation of the plane:
3. Final Answer
a. , , , or radians.
b. Triangle is a right-angled triangle at .
c. The equation of the plane is .