Chapter 12

Thomas Calculus · 301 exercises

Problem 20

In Exercises \(19-22,\) verify that \((\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}) \cdot \mathbf{w}=(\mathbf{v} \times \mathbf{w}) \cdot \mathbf{u}=\) \((\mathbf{w} \times \mathbf{u}) \cdot \mathbf{v}\) and find the volume of the parallelepiped (box) determined by \(\mathbf{u}, \mathbf{v},\) and \(\mathbf{w} .\) $$ \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k} \quad 2 \mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-2 \mathbf{k} \quad-\mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k} $$

5 step solution

Problem 20

Sum of vectors \(\mathbf{u}=\mathbf{i}+(\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k})\) is already the sum of a vector parallel to \(\mathbf{i}\) and a vector orthogonal to \(\mathbf{i}\) . If you use \(\mathbf{v}=\mathbf{i},\) in the decomposition \(\mathbf{u}=\operatorname{proj}_{v} \mathbf{u}+\left(\mathbf{u}-\operatorname{proj}_{v} \mathbf{u}\right),\) do you get projy \(\mathbf{u}=\mathbf{i}\) and \(\left(\mathbf{u}-\operatorname{proj}_{\mathbf{v}} \mathbf{u}\right)=\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k} ?\) Try it and find out.

6 step solution

Problem 20

In Exercises \(19-28\) , describe the given set with a single equation or with a pair of equations. The plane through the point \((3,-1,2)\) perpendicular to the a. \(x\) -axis \(\quad\) b. \(y\) -axis \(\quad\) c. \(z\) -axis

4 step solution

Problem 20

In Exercises \(17-22,\) express each vector in the form \(\mathbf{v}=v_{1} \mathbf{i}+\) \(v_{2} \mathbf{j}+v_{3} \mathbf{k} .\) \(\overrightarrow{A B}\) if \(A\) is the point \((1,0,3)\) and \(B\) is the point \((-1,4,5)\)

6 step solution

Problem 21

In Exercises \(19-22,\) verify that \((\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}) \cdot \mathbf{w}=(\mathbf{v} \times \mathbf{w}) \cdot \mathbf{u}=\) \((\mathbf{w} \times \mathbf{u}) \cdot \mathbf{v}\) and find the volume of the parallelepiped (box) determined by \(\mathbf{u}, \mathbf{v},\) and \(\mathbf{w} .\) $$ 2 \mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j} \quad 2 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k} \quad \mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{k} $$

8 step solution

Problem 21

Find equations for the planes in Exercises 21–26. The plane through \(P_{0}(0,2,-1)\) normal to \(\mathbf{n}=3 \mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k}\)

5 step solution

Problem 21

In Exercises \(19-28\) , describe the given set with a single equation or with a pair of equations. The plane through the point \((3,-1,1)\) parallel to the a. \(x\) y-plane \(\quad\) b. \(y z\) -plane \(\quad\) c. \(x z\) -plane

4 step solution

Problem 21

In Exercises \(17-22,\) express each vector in the form \(\mathbf{v}=v_{1} \mathbf{i}+\) \(v_{2} \mathbf{j}+v_{3} \mathbf{k} .\) $$ 5 \mathbf{u}-\mathbf{v} \text { if } \mathbf{u}=\langle 1,1,-1\rangle \text { and } \mathbf{v}=\langle 2,0,3\rangle $$

4 step solution

Problem 22

In Exercises \(19-22,\) verify that \((\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}) \cdot \mathbf{w}=(\mathbf{v} \times \mathbf{w}) \cdot \mathbf{u}=\) \((\mathbf{w} \times \mathbf{u}) \cdot \mathbf{v}\) and find the volume of the parallelepiped (box) determined by \(\mathbf{u}, \mathbf{v},\) and \(\mathbf{w} .\) $$ \mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-2 \mathbf{k} \quad-\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{k} \quad 2 \mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j}-2 \mathbf{k} $$

8 step solution

Problem 22

Find equations for the planes in Exercises 21–26. The plane through \((1,-1,3)\) parallel to the plane $$3 x+y+z=7$$

4 step solution

Problem 22

Orthogonality on a circle Suppose that \(A B\) is the diameter of a circle with center \(O\) and that \(C\) is a point on one of the two arcs joining \(A\) and \(B\) . Show that \(\overrightarrow{C A}\) and \(\overline{C B}\) are orthogonal.

4 step solution

Problem 22

In Exercises \(19-28\) , describe the given set with a single equation or with a pair of equations. The circle of radius 2 centered at \((0,0,0)\) and lying in the a. \(x y\) -plane \(\quad\) b. \(y z\) -plane \(\quad\) c. \(x\) -plane

4 step solution

Problem 22

In Exercises \(17-22,\) express each vector in the form \(\mathbf{v}=v_{1} \mathbf{i}+\) \(v_{2} \mathbf{j}+v_{3} \mathbf{k} .\) $$ -2 \mathbf{u}+3 \mathbf{v} \text { if } \mathbf{u}=\langle- 1,0,2\rangle \text { and } \mathbf{v}=\langle 1,1,1\rangle $$

5 step solution

Problem 23

Sketch the surfaces in Exercises \(13-76\) $$ 4 x^{2}+9 y^{2}+4 z^{2}=36 $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

Parallel and perpendicular vectors Let \(\mathbf{u}=5 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k}, \mathbf{v}=\) \(\mathbf{j}-5 \mathbf{k}, \mathbf{w}=-15 \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}-3 \mathbf{k} .\) Which vectors, if any, are \((\mathbf{a})\) perpendicular? (b) Parallel? Give reasons for your answers.

2 step solution

Problem 23

Find equations for the planes in Exercises 21–26. The plane through \((1,1,-1),(2,0,2),\) and \((0,-2,1)\)

3 step solution

Problem 23

Diagonals of a rhombus Show that the diagonals of a rhombus (parallelogram with sides of equal length) are perpendicular.

6 step solution

Problem 23

In Exercises \(19-28\) , describe the given set with a single equation or with a pair of equations. The circle of radius 2 centered at \((0,2,0)\) and lying in the a. \(x y\) -plane \(\quad\) b. \(y z\) -plane \(\quad\) c. plane \(y=2\)

5 step solution

Problem 24

Parallel and perpendicular vectors Let \(\mathbf{u}=\mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k},\) \(\mathbf{v}=-\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k}, \mathbf{w}=\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{k}, \mathbf{r}=-(\pi / 2) \mathbf{i}-\pi \mathbf{j}+(\pi / 2) \mathbf{k}\) . Which vectors, if any, are (a) perpendicular? (b) Parallel? Give reasons for your answers.

10 step solution

Problem 24

Find equations for the planes in Exercises 21–26. The plane through \((2,4,5),(1,5,7),\) and \((-1,6,8)\)

4 step solution

Problem 24

Perpendicular diagonals Show that squares are the only rectangles with perpendicular diagonals.

5 step solution

Problem 24

In Exercises \(19-28\) , describe the given set with a single equation or with a pair of equations. The circle of radius 1 centered at \((-3,4,1)\) and lying in a plane parallel to the a. \(x y\) -plane \(\quad\) b. \(y z\) -plane \(\quad\) c. \(x z\) -plane

4 step solution

Problem 25

Find equations for the planes in Exercises 21–26. The plane through \(P_{0}(2,4,5)\) perpendicular to the line $$ x=5+t, \quad y=1+3 t, \quad z=4 t $$

4 step solution

Problem 25

When parallelograms are rectangles Prove that a parallelogram is a rectangle if and only if its diagonals are equal in length. (This fact is often exploited by carpenters.)

5 step solution

Problem 25

In Exercises \(19-28\) , describe the given set with a single equation or with a pair of equations. The line through the point \((1,3,-1)\) parallel to the a. \(x\) -axis \(\quad\) b. y-axis \(\quad\) c. \(z\) -axis

5 step solution

Problem 25

In Exercises 25–30, express each vector as a product of its length and direction. $$ 2 \mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-2 \mathbf{k} $$

3 step solution

Problem 25

Sketch the surfaces in Exercises \(13-76\) $$ z=x^{2}+4 y^{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 26

Find equations for the planes in Exercises 21–26. The plane through \(A(1,-2,1)\) perpendicular to the vector from the origin to \(A\)

5 step solution

Problem 26

Diagonal of parallelogram Show that the indicated diagonal of the parallelogram determined by vectors \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) bisects the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) if \(|\mathbf{u}|=|\mathbf{v}|\)

6 step solution

Problem 26

In Exercises \(19-28\) , describe the given set with a single equation or with a pair of equations. The set of points in space equidistant from the origin and the point \((0,2,0)\)

7 step solution

Problem 26

In Exercises 25–30, express each vector as a product of its length and direction. $$ 9 \mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j}+6 \mathbf{k} $$

4 step solution

Problem 26

Sketch the surfaces in Exercises \(13-76\) $$ z=x^{2}+9 y^{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 27

Which of the following are always true, and which are not always true? Give reasons for your answers. a. \(|\mathbf{u}|=\sqrt{\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{u}} \quad\) b. \(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{u}=|\mathbf{u}|\) c. \(\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{0}=\mathbf{0} \times \mathbf{u}=\mathbf{0} \quad\) d. \(\mathbf{u} \times(-\mathbf{u})=\mathbf{0}\) e. \(\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}=\mathbf{v} \times \mathbf{u}\) f. \(\mathbf{u} \times(\mathbf{v}+\mathbf{w})=\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}+\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{w}\) g. \((\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}) \cdot \mathbf{v}=0\) h. \((\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}) \cdot \mathbf{w}=\mathbf{u} \cdot(\mathbf{v} \times \mathbf{w})\)

8 step solution

Problem 27

Find the point of intersection of the lines \(x=2 t+1\) \(y=3 t+2, z=4 t+3,\) and \(x=s+2, y=2 s+4, z=\) \(-4 s-1,\) and then find the plane determined by these lines.

6 step solution

Problem 27

Projectile motion A gun with muzzle velocity of 1200 \(\mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{sec}\) is fired at an angle of \(8^{\circ}\) above the horizontal. Find the horizontal and vertical components of the velocity.

4 step solution

Problem 27

In Exercises \(19-28\) , describe the given set with a single equation or with a pair of equations. The circle in which the plane through the point \((1,1,3)\) perpendicular to the z-axis meets the sphere of radius 5 centered at the origin

5 step solution

Problem 27

In Exercises 25–30, express each vector as a product of its length and direction. $$ 5 \mathbf{k} $$

4 step solution

Problem 27

Sketch the surfaces in Exercises \(13-76\) $$ z=8-x^{2}-y^{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 28

Which of the following are always true, and which are not always true? Give reasons for your answers. \(\begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. } \mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}=\mathbf{v} \cdot \mathbf{u}} & {\text { b. } \mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}=-(\mathbf{v} \times \mathbf{u})} \\ {\mathbf{c} \cdot(-\mathbf{u}) \times \mathbf{v}=-(\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v})} & {}\end{array}\) d. \((c \mathbf{u}) \cdot \mathbf{v}=\mathbf{u} \cdot(c \mathbf{v})=c(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}) \quad\) (any number \(c )\) e. \(c(\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v})=(c \mathbf{u}) \times \mathbf{v}=\mathbf{u} \times(c \mathbf{v}) \quad\) (any number \(c )\) \(\mathbf{f} . \mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{u}=|\mathbf{u}|^{2} \quad\) g. \((\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{u}) \cdot \mathbf{u}=0\) \(\mathbf{h} .(\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}) \cdot \mathbf{u}=\mathbf{v} \cdot(\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v})\)

8 step solution

Problem 28

Find the point of intersection of the lines \(x=t, y=\) $$-t+2, z=t+1,\( and \)x=2 s+2, y=s+3, z=5 s+6$$ and then find the plane determined by these lines.

7 step solution

Problem 28

In Exercises \(19-28\) , describe the given set with a single equation or with a pair of equations. The set of points in space that lie 2 units from the point \((0,0,1)\) and, at the same time, 2 units from the point \((0,0,-1)\)

6 step solution

Problem 28

In Exercises 25–30, express each vector as a product of its length and direction. $$ \frac{3}{5} \mathbf{i}+\frac{4}{5} \mathbf{k} $$

5 step solution

Problem 28

Sketch the surfaces in Exercises \(13-76\) $$ z=18-x^{2}-9 y^{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 29

Given nonzero vectors \(\mathbf{u}, \mathbf{v},\) and \(\mathbf{w},\) use dot product and cross product notation, as appropriate, to describe the following. a. The vector projection of \(\mathbf{u}\) onto \(\mathbf{v}\) b. A vector orthogonal to \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) c. A vector orthogonal to \(\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}\) and \(\mathbf{w}\) d. The volume of the parallelepiped determined by \(\mathbf{u}, \mathbf{v},\) and \(\mathbf{w}\)

4 step solution

Problem 29

In Exercises 29 and 30, find the plane determined by the intersecting lines. $$ \begin{array}{l}{\text { L1: } x=-1+t, \quad y=2+t, \quad z=1-t ; \quad-\infty

7 step solution

Problem 29

a. Cauchy-Schwartz inequality Use the fact that \(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}=\) \(|\mathbf{u}||\mathbf{v}| \cos \theta\) to show that the inequality \(|\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}| \leq|\mathbf{u}||\mathbf{v}|\) holds for any vectors \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v} .\) b. Under what circumstances, if any, does \(|\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}|\) equal \(|\mathbf{u}||\mathbf{v}| ?\) Give reasons for your answer.

6 step solution

Problem 29

Write inequalities to describe the sets in Exercises \(29-34\) The slab bounded by the planes \(z=0\) and \(z=1\) (planes included)

4 step solution

Problem 29

In Exercises 25–30, express each vector as a product of its length and direction. $$ \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}} \mathbf{i}-\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}} \mathbf{j}-\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}} \mathbf{k} $$

5 step solution

Problem 30

Given nonzero vectors \(\mathbf{u}, \mathbf{v},\) and \(\mathbf{w},\) use dot product and cross product notation to describe the following. a. A vector orthogonal to \(\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{v}\) and \(\mathbf{u} \times \mathbf{w}\) b. A vector orthogonal to \(\mathbf{u}+\mathbf{v}\) and \(\mathbf{u}-\mathbf{v}\) c. A vector of length \(|\mathbf{u}|\) in the direction of \(\mathbf{v}\) d. The area of the parallelogram determined by \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{w}\)

4 step solution

Problem 30

In Exercises 29 and 30, find the plane determined by the intersecting lines. $$ \begin{array}{ll}{L 1 : \quad x=t,} & {y=3-3 t, \quad z=-2-t ; \quad-\infty

5 step solution

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