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Question #41631
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Let and be two planes given by the equations and , respectively. A plane is chosen from the family of planes passing through the line of intersection of and . A fair coin is tossed. If it shows Heads, is chosen to be , which is parallel to the vector . If it shows Tails, is chosen to be , which is parallel to the vector .
A point is randomly generated by a computer. The probability that lies on is , and the probability that lies on is . Given that the generated point lies on the chosen plane , let be the probability that the chosen plane was .
Let be the normal vector to , scaled such that its component is . A vector has magnitude and satisfies . Find the value of:
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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Question Information
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Chapter | Three-Dimensional Geometry - Class 12 |
| Concept | Equation of plane through intersection |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |