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Question #40475
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Let be the set of all complex numbers satisfying . For a fixed angle , a point in 3D space is defined by its coordinates where: Let and be two planes given by the equations: If there exists a plane passing through the line of intersection of and such that the locus of (as the complex number varies in ) lies entirely in , find the sum of all possible values of .
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Concepts Behind This Question
Euler's Form and Rotations|Equation of plane through intersection|Line lying in a plane
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
This question tests the concept of a line lying entirely within a plane, disguised through complex number rotations and 3D projections.
The primary trap is failing to recognize that the locus of the rotated complex point forms a line parameterized by , which passes through the origin.
Students often attempt to solve the intersection directly, overlooking that for a plane to contain a line passing through the origin, the plane itself must pass through the origin.
This forces the parameter in the family of planes.
Ignoring this constant term constraint leads to a linear dependency conflict, making it impossible to isolate correctly.
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| Subject | Mathematics |
| Chapter | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations - Class 11 |
| Concept | Euler's Form and Rotations |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |