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Chapter 5: Vectors and Geometry in Two and Three Dimensions

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Introduction

We examine various descriptions of a plane in three dimensions and of a line in two and three dimensions and the use of vectors in describing interrelations between points lines and planes. We also examine properties of the vector triple product.

Topics

5.1 Some Questions

5.2 Representations of a Plane

5.3 Representations of a Line in Two and Three Dimensions

5.4 Vector Triple Products

5.5 Some Important Facts to Remember about Vectors and Planes