What are the points and vector in this plane?

In summary, the conversation discusses a general point and a specific point in a plane, with a vector that is parallel to the plane. It then moves on to consider a specific plane and points that lie in it, finding a second point and the vector that connects them. There is also confusion about the terminology used to describe the plane.
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Consider a general point in a plane $${(x, y, z)}$$ and a specific point $${(x_0, y_0, z_0)}$$. The vector

$${(x - x_0)\tmmathbf{i}+ (y - y_0)\tmmathbf{j}+ (z - z_0)\tmmathbf{k}}$$

is parallel to the plane.

Consider the plane $${{(x, y, z,) |y = z}}$$. One point that lies in the plane is the point $${(1, 1, 1)}$$. Find a second point in the plane and the vector that connects them.

So are the below answers correct?

Second point (2,2,2)
Vector= i+j+k
 
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The text is messed up. The line after "The vector" is garbled. "(x−x 0 )\tmmathbfi+(y−y 0 )\tmmathbfj+(z−z 0 )\tmmathbfk"

Also "(x,y,z,)|y=z" is an unusual terminology - what does it mean?
 
  • #3
mathman said:
The text is messed up. The line after "The vector" is garbled. "(x−x 0 )\tmmathbfi+(y−y 0 )\tmmathbfj+(z−z 0 )\tmmathbfk"

He just meant i hat, j hat, and k hat. ##\hat{i}, \ \hat{j}, \ \hat{k}##
 
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Thanks for the clarification scurty. Now as for
Also "(x,y,z,)|y=z" is an unusual terminology - what does it mean?

Well honestly I don't know my self but I'm supposing it means any point where y is equal to z.
 

FAQ: What are the points and vector in this plane?

What is a point in a plane?

A point in a plane is a specific location on a two-dimensional surface that is represented by a pair of coordinates (x,y). It has no length, width, or depth.

How do you find a point in a plane?

To find a point in a plane, you need to know its coordinates. This can be done by using a coordinate system such as the Cartesian coordinate system, where the x-axis and y-axis intersect at a point called the origin. The coordinates of a point are determined by its distance from the origin along the x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical).

What is the formula for finding a point in a plane?

The formula for finding a point in a plane is (x,y), where x represents the distance from the origin along the x-axis and y represents the distance from the origin along the y-axis. This is known as the Cartesian coordinate system.

How can you plot a point in a plane?

To plot a point in a plane, you can use the coordinates to locate the point on the plane. For example, if a point has coordinates (3,4), you would move 3 units along the x-axis and then 4 units along the y-axis to plot the point.

Why is finding a point in a plane important in science?

Finding a point in a plane is important in science as it allows us to graph and analyze data in two dimensions. This is particularly useful in fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology, where many phenomena can be represented and studied in a two-dimensional space.

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