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Let P1P_1 and P2P_2 be two planes given by the equations r⃗⋅(2i^−j^+k^)=4\vec{r} \cdot (2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 4 and r⃗⋅(i^+2j^+2k^)=3\vec{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) = 3, respectively. A plane Π\Pi is chosen from the family of planes passing through the line of intersection of P1P_1 and P2P_2. A fair coin is tossed. If it shows Heads, Π\Pi is chosen to be Π1\Pi_1, which is parallel to the vector v⃗1=2i^+j^−k^\vec{v}_1 = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}. If it shows Tails, Π\Pi is chosen to be Π2\Pi_2, which is parallel to the vector v⃗2=i^−3j^\vec{v}_2 = \hat{i} - 3\hat{j}.

A point QQ is randomly generated by a computer. The probability that QQ lies on Π1\Pi_1 is 0.1750.175, and the probability that QQ lies on Π2\Pi_2 is 0.1860.186. Given that the generated point QQ lies on the chosen plane Π\Pi, let pp be the probability that the chosen plane was Π1\Pi_1.

Let n⃗1\vec{n}_1 be the normal vector to Π1\Pi_1, scaled such that its i^\hat{i} component is 11. A vector a⃗\vec{a} has magnitude 26\sqrt{26} and satisfies a⃗⋅n⃗1=−10\vec{a} \cdot \vec{n}_1 = -10. Find the value of: 361p+∣n⃗1×a⃗∣2361 p + |\vec{n}_1 \times \vec{a}|^2

Options

  • A.

    361

  • B.

    547

  • C.

    175

  • D.

    286

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Concepts Behind This Question

Equation of plane through intersection|Lagrange Identity|Bayes' Theorem Reversal|Algebra of Events

Why This Question Is Tricky

Common Mistakes

This question integrates the family of planes with probability and vector identities, specifically targeting students who rely on brute-force coordinate expansion.

The trap lies in the '361/175' constants, which act as psychological anchors during the Bayes' Theorem reversal, distracting from the algebraic simplification.

Furthermore, by providing only the magnitude and dot product of vector a, the problem strictly enforces the use of the Lagrange Identity.

Students attempting to assume coordinates for vector a will face an underdetermined system, wasting critical time.

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SubjectMathematics
ChapterThree-Dimensional Geometry - Class 12
ConceptEquation of plane through intersection
Difficulty8
Cognitive Load7
Target Solve Time160 sec
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