Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 10 - Computer Graphics - Chapter Review Problems - Page 488: 17

Answer

b) and c)

Work Step by Step

Compute two vectors on the plane Let’s define two vectors lying on the plane: Vector A =(1,1,1)-(1,0,0)=(0,1,1) Vector B =(1,0,2)-(1,0,0)=(0,0,2) Compute the normal vector: Take the cross product of A and B: $\overrightarrow{N}=\overrightarrow{A}\times \overrightarrow{B}=\begin{vmatrix}i&j&k\\0&1&1\\0&0&2\end{vmatrix}=(2,0,0)$ Analyze each line segment Let’s compute the direction vector of each segment and compare it to the normal vector: a. From (1,0,0) to (1,1,0) Direction: (0,1,0) Not parallel to (2,0,0) → Not normal b. From (1,1,1) to (2,1,1) Direction: (1,0,0) Parallel to (2,0,0) → Normal c. From (1,0,2) to (0,0,2) Direction: (-1,0,0) Parallel to (2,0,0) → Normal d. From (1,0,0) to (1,1,1) Direction: (0,1,1) Not parallel to (2,0,0) → Not normal The answer is: b) and c).
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