(a)
The unit
(a)
Answer to Problem 3.17P
The unit vector perpendicular to the plane is
Explanation of Solution
Write an expression to calculate the unit vector perpendicular to the plane.
Here,
Write an expression to represent first vector.
Here,
Write an expression to represent first vector.
Here,
Write an expression to calculate the cross product of the vectors.
Write an expression to calculate the magnitude of the cross product of the vectors.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the unit vector perpendicular to the plane is
(b)
The unit vector perpendicular to the plane.
(b)
Answer to Problem 3.17P
The unit vector perpendicular to the plane is
Explanation of Solution
Write an expression to calculate the unit vector perpendicular to the plane.
Write an expression to calculate the cross product of the vectors.
Write an expression to calculate the magnitude of the cross product of the vectors.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the unit vector perpendicular to the plane is
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