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Question #41657
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Let be a matrix with real entries such that: Let and be two planes passing through the origin. The normal vector to is parallel to the first row vector of , and the normal vector to is parallel to the first column vector of . Let and be the normal vectors of and respectively, such that their components are strictly positive and they both have a magnitude of . If is the angle between the vectors and , what is the value of ?
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Practice problems that bridge the gap between foundational theory and advanced practical application.
Concepts Behind This Question
Angle between two planes|System of Linear Equations (Cramer/Inverse)|Inversion and Determinant Product
Why This Question Is Tricky
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This problem tests the geometric interpretation of matrix rows and adjoint columns, specifically integrating the property .
A common trap is blindly using the identity to conclude .
However, the problem imposes a strict orientation constraint (positive component) on the normal vectors.
Since the first row of has a negative component, its direction must be reversed to form , flipping the sign of the dot product and resulting in .
This punishes rote formula application and rewards deep geometric tracking of vector orientations.
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| Subject | Mathematics |
| Chapter | Three-Dimensional Geometry - Class 12 |
| Concept | Angle between two planes |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |