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The non-parametric vector equation of a plane passing through a point whose position vector is a is parallel to u and v is

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[ra,u,v]=0
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[r,u,v]=0
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[r,a,u×v]
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[a,u,v]=0
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Solution

The correct option is D [ra,u,v]=0
Lets recall non-parametric vector equation.
Suppose we want to define a plane that passes through P0 and is perpendicular to n.
NOTE: There will be only one such plane because fixing a direction fixes the orientation of our plane.

Lets define r as set of all points which lie on the plane.
Now, observe that rr0 lies on the plane itself because both
P,P0 lie on the plane.
Thus, equation of plane becomes
(rr0).n=0 (because cos90=0)

In the given case , n=u×v and r0=a
Replacing in our equation we get, (ra).(u×v)=0
[ra,u,v]=0

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