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[SOLVED] General equation for plane through the origin
Show that for any funcions f(t), g(t), and h(t), the graph of
r(t) = [f(t)-g(t)]i + [g(t)-h(t)]j + [h(t)-f(t)]k
lies on a plane passing through the origin.
I have tried various equations for f(t), g(t), and h(t) and the equations obviously holds true. However, that doesn't bring me any closer as to why it works. It seems pitifully simple, I know, but the solution escapes me. Any help would be greatly appreciated...Thanks a lot
Homework Statement
Show that for any funcions f(t), g(t), and h(t), the graph of
r(t) = [f(t)-g(t)]i + [g(t)-h(t)]j + [h(t)-f(t)]k
lies on a plane passing through the origin.
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The Attempt at a Solution
I have tried various equations for f(t), g(t), and h(t) and the equations obviously holds true. However, that doesn't bring me any closer as to why it works. It seems pitifully simple, I know, but the solution escapes me. Any help would be greatly appreciated...Thanks a lot