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bac-s-maths 2022 Q3 7 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Exercise 3 — 7 points Theme: Geometry in space Space is equipped with an orthonormal coordinate system $(\mathrm{O};\vec{\imath},\vec{\jmath},\vec{k})$. We consider the points $$\mathrm{A}(3;-2;2), \quad \mathrm{B}(6;1;5), \quad \mathrm{C}(6;-2;-1) \quad \text{and} \quad \mathrm{D}(0;4;-1).$$ We recall that the volume of a tetrahedron is given by the formula: $$V = \frac{1}{3}\mathscr{A} \times h$$ where $\mathscr{A}$ is the area of the base and $h$ is the corresponding height.
  1. Prove that the points $\mathrm{A}$, $\mathrm{B}$, $\mathrm{C}$ and $\mathrm{D}$ are not coplanar.
    1. [a.] Show that the triangle ABC is right-angled.
    2. [b.] Show that the line (AD) is perpendicular to the plane (ABC).
    3. [c.] Deduce the volume of the tetrahedron ABCD.

  2. We consider the point $\mathrm{H}(5;0;1)$.
    1. [a.] Show that there exist real numbers $\alpha$ and $\beta$ such that $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{BH}} = \alpha\overrightarrow{\mathrm{BC}} + \beta\overrightarrow{\mathrm{BD}}$.
    2. [b.] Prove that H is the orthogonal projection of point A onto the plane (BCD).
    3. [c.] Deduce the distance from point A to the plane (BCD).

  3. Deduce from the previous questions the area of triangle BCD.
bac-s-maths 2022 Q3 7 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Exercise 3 (7 points) Theme: geometry in space Consider a cube ABCDEFGH and call K the midpoint of segment [BC]. We place ourselves in the coordinate system $(A; \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AB}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AD}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AE}})$ and consider the tetrahedron EFGK. Recall that the volume of a tetrahedron is given by: $$V = \frac{1}{3} \times \mathscr{B} \times h$$ where $\mathscr{B}$ denotes the area of a base and $h$ the height relative to this base.
  1. Specify the coordinates of points $\mathrm{E}, \mathrm{F}, \mathrm{G}$ and K.
  2. Show that the vector $\vec{n}\left(\begin{array}{r}2\\-2\\1\end{array}\right)$ is orthogonal to the plane (EGK).
  3. Prove that the plane (EGK) has the Cartesian equation: $2x - 2y + z - 1 = 0$.
  4. Determine a parametric representation of the line (d) orthogonal to the plane (EGK) passing through F.
  5. Show that the orthogonal projection $L$ of $F$ onto the plane (EGK) has coordinates $\left(\frac{5}{9}; \frac{4}{9}; \frac{7}{9}\right)$.
  6. Justify that the length LF is equal to $\frac{2}{3}$.
  7. Calculate the area of triangle EFG. Deduce that the volume of tetrahedron EFGK is equal to $\frac{1}{6}$.
  8. Deduce from the previous questions the area of triangle EGK.
  9. Consider the points P midpoint of segment [EG], M midpoint of segment [EK] and N midpoint of segment [GK]. Determine the volume of tetrahedron FPMN.
bac-s-maths 2022 Q4 7 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Exercise 4 Geometry in space
In the figure below, ABCDEFGH is a rectangular parallelepiped such that $\mathrm{AB} = 5$, $\mathrm{AD} = 3$ and $\mathrm{AE} = 2$. The space is equipped with an orthonormal coordinate system with origin A in which the points B, D and E have coordinates respectively $(5; 0; 0)$, $(0; 3; 0)$ and $(0; 0; 2)$.
  1. a. Give, in the coordinate system considered, the coordinates of points H and G. b. Give a parametric representation of the line (GH).
  2. Let M be a point of the segment $[\mathrm{GH}]$ such that $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{HM}} = k\overrightarrow{\mathrm{HG}}$ with $k$ a real number in the interval $[0; 1]$. a. Justify that the coordinates of M are $(5k; 3; 2)$. b. Deduce from this that $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{AM}} \cdot \overrightarrow{\mathrm{CM}} = 25k^{2} - 25k + 4$. c. Determine the values of $k$ for which AMC is a triangle right-angled at M.

For the rest of the exercise, we consider that point M has coordinates $(1; 3; 2)$. We admit that triangle AMC is right-angled at M. We recall that the volume of a tetrahedron is given by the formula $\frac{1}{3} \times$ Area of the base $\times h$ where $h$ is the height relative to the base.
  1. We consider the point K with coordinates $(1; 3; 0)$. a. Determine a Cartesian equation of the plane (ACD). b. Justify that point K is the orthogonal projection of point M onto the plane (ACD). c. Deduce from this the volume of the tetrahedron MACD.
  2. We denote P the orthogonal projection of point D onto the plane (AMC). Calculate the distance DP; give a value rounded to $10^{-1}$.
bac-s-maths 2022 Q4 7 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Exercise 4: Geometry in Space
In space equipped with an orthonormal coordinate system $(\mathrm{O}; \vec{\imath}, \vec{\jmath}, \vec{k})$, we consider the points $$\mathrm{A}(0; 8; 6), \quad \mathrm{B}(6; 4; 4) \quad \text{and} \quad \mathrm{C}(2; 4; 0).$$
  1. a. Justify that the points $\mathrm{A}$, $\mathrm{B}$ and $\mathrm{C}$ are not collinear. b. Show that the vector $\vec{n}(1; 2; -1)$ is a normal vector to the plane (ABC). c. Determine a Cartesian equation of the plane (ABC).
  2. Let D and E be the points with respective coordinates $(0; 0; 6)$ and $(6; 6; 0)$. a. Determine a parametric representation of the line (DE). b. Show that the midpoint I of the segment [BC] belongs to the line (DE).
  3. We consider the triangle ABC. a. Determine the nature of triangle ABC. b. Calculate the area of triangle ABC in square units. c. Calculate $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{AB}} \cdot \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AC}}$. d. Deduce a measure of the angle $\widehat{\mathrm{BAC}}$ rounded to 0.1 degree.
  4. We consider the point H with coordinates $\left(\dfrac{5}{3}; \dfrac{10}{3}; -\dfrac{5}{3}\right)$. Show that $H$ is the orthogonal projection of the point $O$ onto the plane (ABC). Deduce the distance from point O to the plane (ABC).
bac-s-maths 2022 Q4 6 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Exercise 4 — 6 points
Theme: Exponential function Main topics covered: Geometry in space The space is equipped with an orthonormal coordinate system $( \mathrm { O } ; \vec { \imath } , \vec { \jmath } , \vec { k } )$. We consider the points $\mathrm { A } ( 5 ; 0 ; - 1 ) , \mathrm { B } ( 1 ; 4 ; - 1 ) , \mathrm { C } ( 1 ; 0 ; 3 ) , \mathrm { D } ( 5 ; 4 ; 3 )$ and $\mathrm { E } ( 10 ; 9 ; 8 )$.
  1. a. Let R be the midpoint of the segment $[ \mathrm { AB } ]$. Calculate the coordinates of point R as well as the coordinates of the vector $\overrightarrow { \mathrm { AB } }$. b. Let $\mathscr { P } _ { 1 }$ be the plane passing through point R and for which $\overrightarrow { \mathrm { AB } }$ is a normal vector. Prove that a Cartesian equation of the plane $\mathscr { P } _ { 1 }$ is: $$x - y - 1 = 0 .$$ c. Prove that point E belongs to the plane $\mathscr { P } _ { 1 }$ and that $\mathrm { EA } = \mathrm { EB }$.
  2. We consider the plane $\mathscr { P } _ { 2 }$ with Cartesian equation $x - z - 2 = 0$. a. Justify that the planes $\mathscr { P } _ { 1 }$ and $\mathscr { P } _ { 2 }$ are secant. b. We denote $\Delta$ the line of intersection of $\mathscr { P } _ { 1 }$ and $\mathscr { P } _ { 2 }$. Prove that a parametric representation of the line $\Delta$ is: $$\left\{ \begin{aligned} x & = 2 + t \\ y & = 1 + t \quad ( t \in \mathbb { R } ) . \\ z & = t \end{aligned} \right.$$
  3. We consider the plane $\mathscr { P } _ { 3 }$ with Cartesian equation $y + z - 3 = 0$. Justify that the line $\Delta$ is secant to the plane $\mathscr { P } _ { 3 }$ at a point $\Omega$ whose coordinates you will determine.
    If S and T are two distinct points in space, we recall that the set of points M in space such that $\mathrm{MS} = \mathrm{MT}$ is a plane, called the perpendicular bisector plane of the segment $[ \mathrm { ST } ]$. We assume that the planes $\mathscr { P } _ { 1 }$, $\mathscr { P } _ { 2 }$ and $\mathscr { P } _ { 3 }$ are the perpendicular bisector planes of the segments [AB], [AC] and [AD] respectively.
  4. a. Justify that $\Omega A = \Omega B = \Omega C = \Omega D$. b. Deduce that the points $\mathrm { A } , \mathrm { B } , \mathrm { C }$ and D belong to the same sphere, whose centre and radius you will specify.
bac-s-maths 2022 Q4 7 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Exercise 4 — 7 points
Topics: Geometry in space In space with respect to an orthonormal coordinate system $(\mathrm { O } , \vec { \imath } , \vec { \jmath } , \vec { k })$, we consider:
  • the line $\mathscr { D }$ passing through the point $\mathrm { A } ( 2 ; 4 ; 0 )$ and whose direction vector is $\vec { u } \left( \begin{array} { l } 1 \\ 2 \\ 0 \end{array} \right)$;
  • the line $\mathscr { D } ^ { \prime }$ whose parametric representation is: $\left\{ \begin{array} { r l } x & = 3 \\ y & = 3 + t \\ z & = 3 + t \end{array} , t \in \mathbb { R } \right.$.
  1. a. Give the coordinates of a direction vector $\overrightarrow { u ^ { \prime } }$ of the line $\mathscr { D } ^ { \prime }$. b. Show that the lines $\mathscr { D }$ and $\mathscr { D } ^ { \prime }$ are not parallel. c. Determine a parametric representation of the line $\mathscr { D }$.
We admit in the rest of this exercise that there exists a unique line $\Delta$ perpendicular to the lines $\mathscr { D }$ and $\mathscr { D } ^ { \prime }$. This line $\Delta$ intersects each of the lines $\mathscr { D }$ and $\mathscr { D } ^ { \prime }$. We will call M the intersection point of $\Delta$ and $\mathscr { D }$, and $\mathrm { M } ^ { \prime }$ the intersection point of $\Delta$ and $\mathscr { D } ^ { \prime }$. We propose to determine the distance $\mathrm { MM } ^ { \prime }$ called the ``distance between the lines $\mathscr { D }$ and $\mathscr { D } ^ { \prime }$''.
  1. Show that the vector $\vec { v } \left( \begin{array} { c } 2 \\ - 1 \\ 1 \end{array} \right)$ is a direction vector of the line $\Delta$.
  2. We denote by $\mathscr { P }$ the plane containing the lines $\mathscr { D }$ and $\Delta$, that is, the plane passing through point A and with direction vectors $\vec { u }$ and $\vec { v }$. a. Show that the vector $\vec { n } \left( \begin{array} { c } 2 \\ - 1 \\ - 5 \end{array} \right)$ is a normal vector to the plane $\mathscr { P }$. b. Deduce that an equation of the plane $\mathscr { P }$ is: $2 x - y - 5 z = 0$. c. We recall that $\mathrm { M } ^ { \prime }$ is the intersection point of the lines $\Delta$ and $\mathscr { D } ^ { \prime }$. Justify that $\mathrm { M } ^ { \prime }$ is also the intersection point of $\mathscr { D } ^ { \prime }$ and the plane $\mathscr { P }$. Deduce that the coordinates of point $\mathrm { M } ^ { \prime }$ are $( 3 ; 1 ; 1 )$.
  3. a. Determine a parametric representation of the line $\Delta$. b. Justify that point M has coordinates $( 1 ; 2 ; 0 )$. c. Calculate the distance $\mathrm { MM } ^ { \prime }$.
  4. We consider the line $d$ with parametric representation $\left\{ \begin{aligned} x & = 5 t \\ y & = 2 + 5 t \\ z & = 1 + t \end{aligned} \right.$ with $t \in \mathbb { R }$. a. Show that the line $d$ is parallel to the plane $\mathscr { P }$. b. We denote by $\ell$ the distance from a point N of the line $d$ to the plane $\mathscr { P }$. Express the volume of the tetrahedron $\mathrm { ANMM } ^ { \prime }$ as a function of $\ell$. We recall that the volume of a tetrahedron is given by: $V = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \times B \times h$ where $B$ denotes the area of a base and $h$ the height relative to this base. c. Justify that, if $\mathrm { N } _ { 1 }$ and $\mathrm { N } _ { 2 }$ are any two points of the line $d$, the tetrahedra $A N _ { 1 } M M ^ { \prime }$ and $A N _ { 2 } M M ^ { \prime }$ have the same volume.
bac-s-maths 2022 Q4 7 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Exercise 4 (7 points) -- Geometry in the plane and in space
Consider the cube ABCDEFGH. Let I be the midpoint of segment [EH] and consider the triangle CFI. The space is equipped with the orthonormal coordinate system $(\mathrm{A}; \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AB}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AD}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AE}})$ and we admit that point I has coordinates $\left(0; \frac{1}{2}; 1\right)$ in this coordinate system.
  1. a. Give without justification the coordinates of points C, F and G. b. Prove that the vector $\vec{n}\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}$ is normal to the plane (CFI). c. Verify that a Cartesian equation of the plane (CFI) is: $x + 2y + 2z - 3 = 0$.
  2. Let $d$ be the line passing through G and perpendicular to the plane (CFI). a. Determine a parametric representation of the line $d$. b. Prove that the point $\mathrm{K}\left(\frac{7}{9}; \frac{5}{9}; \frac{5}{9}\right)$ is the orthogonal projection of point G onto the plane (CFI). c. Deduce from the previous questions that the distance from point G to the plane (CFI) is equal to $\frac{2}{3}$.
  3. Consider the pyramid GCFI. Recall that the volume $V$ of a pyramid is given by the formula $$V = \frac{1}{3} \times b \times h$$ where $b$ is the area of a base and $h$ is the height associated with this base. a. Prove that the volume of the pyramid GCFI is equal to $\frac{1}{6}$, expressed in cubic units. b. Deduce the area of triangle CFI, in square units.
bac-s-maths 2022 Q4 7 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Space is referred to an orthonormal coordinate system in which we consider:
  • the points $\mathrm{A}(2;-1;0)$, $\mathrm{B}(1;0;-3)$, $\mathrm{C}(6;6;1)$ and $\mathrm{E}(1;2;4)$;
  • The plane $\mathscr{P}$ with Cartesian equation $2x - y - z + 4 = 0$.

  1. a. Prove that triangle ABC is right-angled at A. b. Calculate the dot product $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{BA}} \cdot \overrightarrow{\mathrm{BC}}$ then the lengths BA and BC. c. Deduce the measure in degrees of the angle $\widehat{\mathrm{ABC}}$ rounded to the nearest degree.
  2. a. Prove that the plane $\mathscr{P}$ is parallel to the plane ABC. b. Deduce a Cartesian equation of the plane ABC. c. Determine a parametric representation of the line $\mathscr{D}$ orthogonal to the plane ABC and passing through point E. d. Prove that the orthogonal projection H of point E onto the plane ABC has coordinates $\left(4; \frac{1}{2}; \frac{5}{2}\right)$.
  3. Recall that the volume of a pyramid is given by $V = \frac{1}{3}\mathscr{B}h$ where $\mathscr{B}$ denotes the area of a base and $h$ the height of the pyramid associated with this base. Calculate the area of triangle ABC then prove that the volume of the pyramid ABCE is equal to $16.5$ cubic units.
bac-s-maths 2022 Q4 7 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Consider the cube ABCDEFGH with edge length 1. The space is equipped with the orthonormal frame $(\mathrm{A}; \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AB}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AD}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AE}})$. Point I is the midpoint of segment $[\mathrm{EF}]$, K is the center of square ADHE, and O is the midpoint of segment [AG].
The goal of the exercise is to calculate in two different ways the distance from point B to the plane (AIG).
Part 1. First method
  1. Give, without justification, the coordinates of points $\mathrm{A}$, $\mathrm{B}$, and G.
We admit that points I and K have coordinates $\mathrm{I}\left(\frac{1}{2}; 0; 1\right)$ and $\mathrm{K}\left(0; \frac{1}{2}; \frac{1}{2}\right)$.
  1. Prove that the line (BK) is orthogonal to the plane (AIG).
  2. Verify that a Cartesian equation of the plane (AIG) is: $2x - y - z = 0$.
  3. Give a parametric representation of the line (BK).
  4. Deduce that the orthogonal projection L of point B onto the plane (AIG) has coordinates $\mathrm{L}\left(\frac{1}{3}; \frac{1}{3}; \frac{1}{3}\right)$.
  5. Determine the distance from point B to the plane (AIG).

Part 2. Second method
Recall that the volume $V$ of a pyramid is given by the formula $V = \frac{1}{3} \times b \times h$, where $b$ is the area of a base and $h$ is the height associated with this base.
  1. a. Justify that in the tetrahedron $\mathrm{ABIG}$, $[\mathrm{GF}]$ is the height relative to the base AIB. b. Deduce the volume of the tetrahedron ABIG.
  2. We admit that $\mathrm{AI} = \mathrm{IG} = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$ and that $\mathrm{AG} = \sqrt{3}$. Prove that the area of the isosceles triangle AIG is equal to $\frac{\sqrt{6}}{4}$ square units.
  3. Deduce the distance from point B to the plane (AIG).
bac-s-maths 2023 QExercise 3 Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Consider the right prism ABFEDCGH, with base ABFE, a right trapezoid at A. We associate with this prism the orthonormal coordinate system $(A; \vec{\imath}, \vec{\jmath}, \vec{k})$ such that:
$$\vec{\imath} = \frac{1}{4}\overrightarrow{AB}, \quad \vec{\jmath} = \frac{1}{4}\overrightarrow{AD}, \quad \vec{k} = \frac{1}{8}\overrightarrow{AE}$$
Moreover we have $\overrightarrow{BF} = \frac{1}{2}\overrightarrow{AE}$. We denote I the midpoint of segment $[EF]$. We denote J the midpoint of segment $[AE]$.
  1. Give the coordinates of points I and J.
  2. Let $\vec{n}$ be the vector with coordinates $\left(\begin{array}{c} -1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \end{array}\right)$. a. Show that the vector $\vec{n}$ is normal to the plane (IGJ). b. Determine a Cartesian equation of the plane (IGJ).
  3. Determine a parametric representation of the line $d$, perpendicular to the plane (IGJ) and passing through H.
  4. We denote L the orthogonal projection of point H onto the plane (IGJ). Show that the coordinates of L are $\left(\frac{8}{3}; \frac{4}{3}; \frac{16}{3}\right)$.
  5. Calculate the distance from point H to the plane (IGJ).
  6. Show that triangle IGJ is right-angled at I.
  7. Deduce the volume of tetrahedron IGJH.

We recall that the volume $V$ of a tetrahedron is given by the formula: $$V = \frac{1}{3} \times \text{(area of base) \times height.}$$
bac-s-maths 2023 QExercise 3 6 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
The figure below corresponds to the model of an architectural project. It is a house with a cubic shape (ABCDEFGH) attached to a garage with a cubic shape (BIJKLMNO) where L is the midpoint of segment [BF] and K is the midpoint of segment [BC]. The garage is topped with a roof with a pyramidal shape (LMNOP) with square base LMNO and apex P positioned on the facade of the house.
We equip space with the orthonormal coordinate system $(A; \vec{\imath}, \vec{\jmath}, \vec{k})$, with $\vec{\imath} = \frac{1}{2}\overrightarrow{AB}$, $\vec{\jmath} = \frac{1}{2}\overrightarrow{AD}$ and $\vec{k} = \frac{1}{2}\overrightarrow{AE}$.
  1. a. By reading the graph, give the coordinates of points H, M and N. b. Determine a parametric representation of the line (HM).
  2. The architect places point P at the intersection of line (HM) and plane (BCF). Show that the coordinates of P are $\left(2; \frac{2}{3}; \frac{4}{3}\right)$.
  3. a. Calculate the dot product $\overrightarrow{PM} \cdot \overrightarrow{PN}$. b. Calculate the distance PM. We admit that the distance PN is equal to $\frac{\sqrt{11}}{3}$. c. To satisfy technical constraints, the roof can only be built if the angle $\widehat{MPN}$ does not exceed $55°$. Can the roof be built?
  4. Justify that the lines (HM) and (EN) are secant. What is their point of intersection?
bac-s-maths 2023 QExercise 2 Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Space is referred to an orthonormal coordinate system $(\mathrm{O}; \vec{\imath}, \vec{\jmath}, \vec{k})$. Consider the points $$\mathrm{A}(1;0;-1), \quad \mathrm{B}(3;-1;2), \quad \mathrm{C}(2;-2;-1) \quad \text{and} \quad \mathrm{D}(4;-1;-2).$$ We denote by $\Delta$ the line with parametric representation $$\left\{\begin{aligned} x &= 0 \\ y &= 2+t, \text{ with } t \in \mathbb{R}. \\ z &= -1+t \end{aligned}\right.$$
  1. a. Show that the points $\mathrm{A}$, $\mathrm{B}$ and $\mathrm{C}$ define a plane which we will denote $\mathscr{P}$. b. Show that the line (CD) is orthogonal to the plane $\mathscr{P}$. On the plane $\mathscr{P}$, what does point C represent with respect to D? c. Show that a Cartesian equation of the plane $\mathscr{P}$ is: $2x + y - z - 3 = 0$.
  2. a. Calculate the distance CD. b. Does there exist a point M on the plane $\mathscr{P}$ different from C satisfying $\mathrm{MD} = \sqrt{6}$? Justify your answer.
  3. a. Show that the line $\Delta$ is contained in the plane $\mathscr{P}$. Let H be the orthogonal projection of point D onto the line $\Delta$. b. Show that H is the point of $\Delta$ associated with the value $t = -2$ in the parametric representation of $\Delta$ given above. c. Deduce the distance from point D to the line $\Delta$.
bac-s-maths 2023 QExercise 4 5 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
We consider the cube ABCDEFGH with edge 1. We call I the point of intersection of the plane (GBD) with the line (EC). The space is referred to the orthonormal coordinate system $(\mathrm{A}; \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AB}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AD}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{AE}})$.
  1. Give in this coordinate system the coordinates of points $\mathrm{E}, \mathrm{C}, \mathrm{G}$.
  2. Determine a parametric representation of the line (EC).
  3. Prove that the line (EC) is orthogonal to the plane (GBD).
    1. [a.] Justify that a Cartesian equation of the plane (GBD) is: $$x + y - z - 1 = 0.$$
    2. [b.] Show that point I has coordinates $\left(\frac{2}{3}; \frac{2}{3}; \frac{1}{3}\right)$.
    3. [c.] Deduce that the distance from point E to the plane (GBD) is equal to $\frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}$.
    1. [a.] Prove that triangle BDG is equilateral.
    2. [b.] Calculate the area of triangle BDG. You may use point J, the midpoint of segment [BD].
  4. Justify that the volume of tetrahedron EGBD is equal to $\frac{1}{3}$.
    We recall that the volume of a tetrahedron is given by $V = \frac{1}{3}Bh$ where $B$ is the area of a base of the tetrahedron and $h$ is the height relative to this base.
bac-s-maths 2023 Q1 Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
We consider two cubes ABCDEFGH and BKLCFJMG positioned as in the following figure. The point I is the midpoint of [EF]. We place ourselves in the orthonormal coordinate system $(A; \overrightarrow{AB}; \overrightarrow{AD}; \overrightarrow{AE})$. The points F, G and J have coordinates $$\mathrm{F}(1;0;1), \quad \mathrm{G}(1;1;1) \quad \text{and} \quad \mathrm{J}(2;0;1).$$
  1. Show that the volume of the tetrahedron FIGB is equal to $\frac{1}{12}$ unit of volume.
    Recall that the volume $V$ of a tetrahedron is given by the formula: $$V = \frac{1}{3} \times \text{area of a base} \times \text{corresponding height.}$$
  2. Determine the coordinates of point I.
  3. Show that the vector $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{DJ}}$ is a normal vector to the plane (BIG).
  4. Show that a Cartesian equation of the plane (BIG) is $2x - y + z - 2 = 0$.
  5. Determine a parametric representation of the line $d$, perpendicular to (BIG) and passing through F.
  6. a. The line $d$ intersects the plane (BIG) at point $\mathrm{L}'$. Show that the coordinates of point $\mathrm{L}'$ are $\left(\frac{2}{3}; \frac{1}{6}; \frac{5}{6}\right)$. b. Calculate the length $\mathrm{FL}'$. c. Deduce from the previous questions the area of triangle IGB.
bac-s-maths 2023 Q1 5 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
We consider the cube ABCDEFGH with edge length 1 represented opposite. We denote K the midpoint of segment [HG]. We place ourselves in the orthonormal coordinate system $( \mathrm { A } ; \overrightarrow { \mathrm { AD } } , \overrightarrow { \mathrm { AB } } , \overrightarrow { \mathrm { AE } } )$.
  1. Justify that the points $\mathrm { C } , \mathrm { F }$ and K define a plane.
  2. a. Give, without justification, the lengths KG, GF and GC. b. Calculate the area of triangle FGC. c. Calculate the volume of tetrahedron FGCK.

We recall that the volume $V$ of a tetrahedron is given by: $$V = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \mathscr { B } \times h ,$$ where $\mathscr { B }$ is the area of a base and $h$ the corresponding height.
3. a. We denote $\vec { n }$ the vector with coordinates $\left( \begin{array} { l } 1 \\ 2 \\ 1 \end{array} \right)$.
Prove that $\vec { n }$ is normal to the plane (CFK). b. Deduce that a Cartesian equation of the plane (CFK) is: $$x + 2 y + z - 3 = 0 .$$
  1. We denote $\Delta$ the line passing through point G and perpendicular to the plane (CFK). Prove that a parametric representation of the line $\Delta$ is:

$$\left\{ \begin{aligned} x & = 1 + t \\ y & = 1 + 2 t \\ z & = 1 + t \end{aligned} \quad ( t \in \mathbb { R } ) \right)$$
  1. Let L be the point of intersection between the line $\Delta$ and the plane (CFK). a. Determine the coordinates of point L . b. Deduce that $\mathrm { LG } = \frac { \sqrt { 6 } } { 6 }$.
  2. Using question 2., determine the exact value of the area of triangle CFK.
bac-s-maths 2023 Q2 Perpendicular/Orthogonal Projection onto a Plane View
In an orthonormal coordinate system $(\mathrm{O}; \vec{\imath}, \vec{\jmath}, \vec{k})$ we consider the points: $$\mathrm{A}(1;1;-4), \quad \mathrm{B}(2;-1;-3), \quad \mathrm{C}(0;-1;-1) \text{ and } \Omega(1;1;2).$$
  1. Prove that the points $\mathrm{A}$, $\mathrm{B}$ and C define a plane.
  2. a. Prove that the vector $\vec{n}$ with coordinates $\left(\begin{array}{l}1\\1\\1\end{array}\right)$ is normal to the plane (ABC). b. Justify that a Cartesian equation of the plane (ABC) is $x + y + z + 2 = 0$.
  3. a. Justify that the point $\Omega$ does not belong to the plane (ABC). b. Determine the coordinates of the point H, the orthogonal projection of the point $\Omega$ onto the plane (ABC).

We admit that $\Omega\mathrm{H} = 2\sqrt{3}$. We define the sphere $S$ with centre $\Omega$ and radius $2\sqrt{3}$ as the set of all points M in space such that $\Omega\mathrm{M} = 2\sqrt{3}$.
4. Justify, without calculation, that any point N of the plane (ABC), distinct from H, does not belong to the sphere $S$. We say that a plane $\mathscr{P}$ is tangent to the sphere $S$ at a point K when the following two conditions are satisfied:
  • $\mathrm{K} \in \mathscr{P} \cap S$
  • $(\Omega\mathrm{K}) \perp \mathscr{P}$

  1. Let the plane $\mathscr{P}$ with Cartesian equation $x + y - z - 6 = 0$ and the point K with coordinates $\mathrm{K}(3;3;0)$. Prove that the plane $\mathscr{P}$ is tangent to the sphere $S$ at point K.
  2. We admit that the planes (ABC) and $\mathscr{P}$ intersect along a line ($\Delta$). Determine a parametric equation of the line ($\Delta$).
bac-s-maths 2023 Q2 Volume of Pyramid/Tetrahedron Using Planes and Lines View
We consider the cube ABCDEFGH which is represented in APPENDIX. In the orthonormal coordinate system ( $A$; $\overrightarrow { A B }$; $\overrightarrow { A D }$; $\overrightarrow { A E }$ ), we consider the points $M , N$ and $P$ with coordinates:
$$\mathrm { M } \left( 1 ; 1 ; \frac { 3 } { 4 } \right) , \quad \mathrm { N } \left( 0 ; \frac { 1 } { 2 } ; 1 \right) , \quad \mathrm { P } \left( 1 ; 0 ; - \frac { 5 } { 4 } \right)$$
In this exercise, we propose to calculate the volume of the tetrahedron FMNP.
  1. Give the coordinates of the vectors $\overrightarrow { \mathrm { MN } }$ and $\overrightarrow { \mathrm { MP } }$.
  2. Place the points $\mathrm { M} , \mathrm { N }$ and P on the figure given in APPENDIX which must be returned with your work.
  3. Justify that the points $\mathrm { M } , \mathrm { N }$ and P are not collinear.

From then on, the three points define the plane (MNP).
4. a. Calculate the dot product $\overrightarrow { \mathrm { MN } } \cdot \overrightarrow { \mathrm { MP } }$, then deduce the nature of the triangle MNP. b. Calculate the area of the triangle MNP.
5. a. Show that the vector $\vec { n } ( 5 ; - 8 ; 4 )$ is a normal vector to the plane (MNP). b. Deduce that a Cartesian equation of the plane (MNP) is $5 x - 8 y + 4 z = 0$. 6. We recall that the point F has coordinates $\mathrm { F } ( 1 ; 0 ; 1 )$.
Determine a parametric representation of the line $d$ orthogonal to the plane (MNP) and passing through the point F. 7. We denote L the orthogonal projection of the point F onto the plane (MNP).
Show that the coordinates of the point L are: $\mathrm { L } \left( \frac { 4 } { 7 } ; \frac { 24 } { 35 } ; \frac { 23 } { 35 } \right)$. 8. Show that $\mathrm { FL } = \frac { 3 \sqrt { 105 } } { 35 }$ then calculate the volume of the tetrahedron FMNP.
We recall that the volume V of a tetrahedron is given by the formula:
$$V = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \times \text { area of a base } \times \text{ height associated with this base. }$$
bac-s-maths 2023 Q2 5 marks Distance Computation (Point-to-Plane or Line-to-Line) View
Exercise 2 — 5 points Theme: geometry in space Space is equipped with an orthonormal coordinate system $(O; \vec{\imath}, \vec{\jmath}, \vec{k})$. We consider:
  • $d_1$ the line passing through point $H(2; 3; 0)$ with direction vector $\vec{u}\left(\begin{array}{c}1\\-1\\1\end{array}\right)$;
  • $d_2$ the line with parametric representation:
$$\left\{\begin{aligned} x &= 2k - 3\\ y &= k\\ z &= 5 \end{aligned}\quad\text{where }k\text{ describes }\mathbb{R}.\right.$$ The purpose of this exercise is to determine a parametric representation of a line $\Delta$ that is perpendicular to both lines $d_1$ and $d_2$.
  1. a. Determine a direction vector $\vec{v}$ of line $d_2$. b. Prove that lines $d_1$ and $d_2$ are not parallel. c. Prove that lines $d_1$ and $d_2$ are not intersecting. d. What is the relative position of lines $d_1$ and $d_2$?
  2. a. Verify that the vector $\vec{w}\left(\begin{array}{c}-1\\2\\3\end{array}\right)$ is orthogonal to both $\vec{u}$ and $\vec{v}$. b. We consider the plane $P$ passing through point $H$ and directed by vectors $\vec{u}$ and $\vec{w}$. We admit that a Cartesian equation of this plane is: $$5x + 4y - z - 22 = 0.$$ Prove that the intersection of plane $P$ and line $d_2$ is the point $M(3; 3; 5)$.
  3. Let $\Delta$ be the line with direction vector $\vec{w}$ passing through point $M$.
    A parametric representation of $\Delta$ is therefore given by: $$\left\{\begin{array}{l} x = -r + 3\\ y = 2r + 3\\ z = 3r + 5 \end{array}\text{ where }r\text{ describes }\mathbb{R}.\right.$$ a. Justify that lines $\Delta$ and $d_1$ are perpendicular at a point $L$ whose coordinates you will determine. b. Explain why line $\Delta$ is a solution to the problem posed.
bac-s-maths 2023 Q2 5 marks Coplanarity and Relative Position of Planes View
Exercise 2 — 5 points Theme: geometry in space Space is equipped with an orthonormal coordinate system $(O; \vec{\imath}, \vec{\jmath}, \vec{k})$. We consider:
  • the point $A(1; -1; -1)$;
  • the plane $\mathscr{P}_{1}$, with equation: $5x + 2y + 4z = 17$;
  • the plane $\mathscr{P}_{2}$ with equation: $10x + 14y + 3z = 19$;
  • the line $\mathscr{D}$ with parametric representation: $$\left\{ \begin{aligned} x & = 1 + 2t \\ y & = -t \\ z & = 3 - 2t \end{aligned} \text{ where } t \text{ ranges over } \mathbb{R} . \right.$$

  1. Justify that the planes $\mathscr{P}_{1}$ and $\mathscr{P}_{2}$ are not parallel.
  2. Prove that $\mathscr{D}$ is the line of intersection of $\mathscr{P}_{1}$ and $\mathscr{P}_{2}$.
  3. a. Verify that A does not belong to $\mathscr{P}_{1}$. b. Justify that A does not belong to $\mathscr{D}$.
  4. For every real $t$, we denote $M$ the point of $\mathscr{D}$ with coordinates $(1 + 2t; -t; 3 - 2t)$. We then consider the function $f$ which associates to every real $t$ the value $AM^{2}$, that is $f(t) = AM^{2}$. a. Prove that for every real $t$, we have: $f(t) = 9t^{2} - 18t + 17$. b. Prove that the distance AM is minimal when $M$ has coordinates $(3; -1; 1)$.
  5. We denote H the point with coordinates $(3; -1; 1)$. Prove that the line (AH) is perpendicular to $\mathscr{D}$.
bac-s-maths 2023 Q3 MCQ: Identify Correct Equation or Representation View
This exercise is a multiple choice questionnaire. For each question, only one of the four proposed answers is correct. No justification is required.
A wrong answer, multiple answers, or the absence of an answer to a question neither awards nor deducts points. The five questions are independent. Space is equipped with an orthonormal reference frame $(\mathrm{O}; \vec{\imath}, \vec{\jmath}, \vec{k})$. We consider the points $\mathrm{A}(-1; 2; 5)$, $\mathrm{B}(3; 6; 3)$, $\mathrm{C}(3; 0; 9)$ and $\mathrm{D}(8; -3; -8)$. We admit that points $\mathrm{A}$, $\mathrm{B}$ and $\mathrm{C}$ are not collinear.
  1. Triangle ABC is: a. isosceles right-angled at A b. isosceles right-angled at B c. isosceles right-angled at C d. equilateral
  2. A Cartesian equation of plane (BCD) is: a. $2x + y + z - 15 = 0$ b. $9x - 5y + 3 = 0$ c. $4x + y + z - 21 = 0$ d. $11x + 5z - 73 = 0$
  3. We admit that plane $(\mathrm{ABC})$ has Cartesian equation $x - 2y - 2z + 15 = 0$. We call H the orthogonal projection of point D onto plane (ABC). We can affirm that: a. $\mathrm{H}(-2; 17; 12)$ b. $\mathrm{H}(3; 7; 2)$ c. $\mathrm{H}(3; 2; 7)$ d. $\mathrm{H}(-15; 1; -1)$
  4. Let the line $\Delta$ with parametric representation $\left\{\begin{array}{l} x = 5 + t \\ y = 3 - t \\ z = -1 + 3t \end{array}\right.$, with $t$ real. Lines (BC) and $\Delta$ are: a. coincident b. strictly parallel c. intersecting d. non-coplanar
  5. We consider the plane $\mathscr{P}$ with Cartesian equation $2x - y + 2z - 6 = 0$. We admit that plane (ABC) has Cartesian equation $x - 2y - 2z + 15 = 0$. We can affirm that: a. planes $\mathscr{P}$ and (ABC) are strictly parallel b. planes $\mathscr{P}$ and (ABC) are intersecting and their intersection is line (AB) c. planes $\mathscr{P}$ and (ABC) are intersecting and their intersection is line (AC) d. planes $\mathscr{P}$ and (ABC) are intersecting and their intersection is line (BC)
bac-s-maths 2023 Q3 5 marks Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
In space equipped with an orthonormal coordinate system with unit 1 cm, we consider the points
$$\mathrm{D}(3;1;5), \quad \mathrm{E}(3;-2;-1), \quad \mathrm{F}(-1;2;1), \quad \mathrm{G}(3;2;-3).$$
  1. a. Determine the coordinates of the vectors $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{EF}}$ and $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{FG}}$. b. Justify that the points $\mathrm{E}$, $\mathrm{F}$ and $\mathrm{G}$ are not collinear.
  2. a. Determine a parametric representation of the line (FG). b. We call H the point with coordinates $(2; 2; -2)$. Verify that H is the orthogonal projection of E onto the line (FG). c. Show that the area of triangle EFG is equal to $12\text{ cm}^{2}$.
  3. a. Prove that the vector $\vec{n}\begin{pmatrix}2\\1\\2\end{pmatrix}$ is a normal vector to the plane (EFG). b. Determine a Cartesian equation of the plane (EFG). c. Determine a parametric representation of the line $(d)$ passing through point D and orthogonal to the plane (EFG). d. We denote K the orthogonal projection of point D onto the plane (EFG). Using the previous questions, calculate the coordinates of point K.
  4. a. Verify that the distance $DK$ is equal to 5 cm. b. Deduce the volume of the tetrahedron DEFG.
bac-s-maths 2023 Q3 Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
In space with an orthonormal coordinate system ( $\mathrm { O } ; \vec { \imath } , \vec { \jmath } , \vec { k }$ ), we consider the points
$$\mathrm { A } ( 0 ; 4 ; 16 ) , \quad \mathrm { B } ( 0 ; 4 ; - 10 ) , \quad \mathrm { C } ( 4 ; - 8 ; 0 ) \quad \text { and } \quad \mathrm { K } ( 0 ; 4 ; 3 ) .$$
We define the sphere $S$ with center K and radius 13 as the set of points M such that $\mathrm { KM } = 13$.
  1. a. Verify that point C belongs to sphere $S$. b. Show that triangle ABC is right-angled at C.
  2. a. Show that the vector $\vec { n } \left( \begin{array} { l } 3 \\ 1 \\ 0 \end{array} \right)$ is a normal vector to plane (ABC). b. Determine a Cartesian equation of plane (ABC).
  3. We admit that sphere $S$ intersects the x-axis at two points, one having a positive abscissa and the other a negative abscissa. We denote D the one with positive abscissa. a. Show that point D has coordinates $( 12 ; 0 ; 0 )$. b. Give a parametric representation of the line $\Delta$ passing through D and perpendicular to plane (ABC). c. Determine the distance from point D to plane (ABC).
  4. Calculate an approximate value, to the nearest unit of volume, of the volume of tetrahedron ABCD. We recall the formula for the volume V of a tetrahedron $$V = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \times \mathscr { B } \times h$$ where $\mathscr { B }$ is the area of a base and h the associated height.
bac-s-maths 2023 Q3 5 marks MCQ: Identify Correct Equation or Representation View
This exercise is a multiple choice questionnaire. For each of the following questions, only one of the four proposed answers is correct. To answer, indicate on your paper the question number and the letter of the chosen answer. No justification is required.
A wrong answer, no answer, or multiple answers, neither earn nor lose points.
  1. We consider the function $f$ defined on $\mathbb{R}$ by: $f(x) = (x + 1)e^x$.
    An antiderivative $F$ of $f$ on $\mathbb{R}$ is defined by: a. $F(x) = 1 + xe^x$ b. $F(x) = (1 + x)e^x$ c. $F(x) = (2 + x)e^x$ d. $F(x) = \left(\frac{x^2}{2} + x\right)e^x$.
  2. We consider the lines $(d_1)$ and $(d_2)$ whose parametric representations are respectively: $$\left(d_1\right) \left\{\begin{array}{l} x = 2 + r \\ y = 1 + r \\ z = -r \end{array} \quad (r \in \mathbb{R}) \quad \text{and} \quad (d_2) \left\{\begin{array}{rl} x & = 1 - s \\ y & = -1 + s \\ z & = 2 - s \end{array} \quad (s \in \mathbb{R})\right.\right.$$ The lines $(d_1)$ and $(d_2)$ are: a. secant. b. strictly parallel. c. coincident. d. non-coplanar.
  3. We consider the plane $(P)$ whose Cartesian equation is: $$2x - y + z - 1 = 0$$ We consider the line $(\Delta)$ whose parametric representation is: $$\left\{\begin{array}{l} x = 2 + u \\ y = 4 + u \quad (u \in \mathbb{R}) \\ z = 1 - u \end{array}\right.$$ The line $(\Delta)$ is: a. secant and non-orthogonal to the plane $(P)$. b. included in the plane $(P)$. c. strictly parallel to the plane $(P)$. d. orthogonal to the plane $(P)$.
  4. We consider the plane $(P_1)$ whose Cartesian equation is $x - 2y + z + 1 = 0$, as well as the plane $(P_2)$ whose Cartesian equation is $2x + y + z - 6 = 0$. The planes $(P_1)$ and $(P_2)$ are: a. secant and perpendicular. b. coincident. c. secant and non-perpendicular. d. strictly parallel.
  5. We consider the points $E(1; 2; 1)$, $F(2; 4; 3)$ and $G(-2; 2; 5)$.
    We can affirm that the measure $\alpha$ of the angle $\widehat{FEG}$ satisfies: a. $\alpha = 90°$ b. $\alpha > 90°$ c. $\alpha = 0°$ d. $\alpha \approx 71°$
bac-s-maths 2023 Q3 Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
Space is equipped with an orthonormal coordinate system ( $\mathrm { O } ; \vec { \imath } , \vec { \jmath } , \vec { k }$ ). Consider the points
$$\mathrm { A } ( 3 ; 0 ; 1 ) , \quad \mathrm { B } ( 2 ; 1 ; 2 ) \text { and } \quad \mathrm { C } ( - 2 ; - 5 ; 1 ) .$$
  1. Prove that the points $\mathrm { A } , \mathrm { B }$ and C are not collinear.
  2. Prove that the triangle ABC is right-angled at A .
  3. Verify that the plane $( \mathrm { ABC } )$ has the Cartesian equation :

$$- x + y - 2 z + 5 = 0$$
  1. Consider the point $S ( 1 ; - 2 ; 4 )$.

Determine the parametric representation of the line ( $\Delta$ ), passing through S and orthogonal to the plane (ABC).
5. We call H the point of intersection of the line ( $\Delta$ ) and the plane (ABC).
Show that the coordinates of H are $( 0 ; - 1 ; 2 )$. 6. Calculate the exact value of the distance SH. 7. Consider the circle $\mathscr { C }$, included in the plane (ABC), with center H, passing through the point B. We call $\mathscr { D }$ the disk bounded by the circle $\mathscr { C }$.
Determine the exact value of the area of the disk $\mathscr { D }$. 8. Deduce the exact value of the volume of the cone with apex S and base the disk $\mathscr { D }$.
bac-s-maths 2023 Q3 Multi-Step Geometric Modeling Problem View
In space with an orthonormal coordinate system $(\mathrm{O}; \vec{\imath}, \vec{\jmath}, \vec{k})$, we consider:
  • the plane $\mathscr{P}_1$ whose Cartesian equation is $2x + y - z + 2 = 0$,
  • the plane $\mathscr{P}_2$ passing through point $\mathrm{B}(1; 1; 2)$ and whose normal vector is $\overrightarrow{n_2}\left(\begin{array}{c}1\\-1\\1\end{array}\right)$.

  1. a. Give the coordinates of a vector $\overrightarrow{n_1}$ normal to the plane $\mathscr{P}_1$. b. We recall that two planes are perpendicular if a normal vector to one of the planes is orthogonal to a normal vector to the other plane. Show that the planes $\mathscr{P}_1$ and $\mathscr{P}_2$ are perpendicular.
  2. a. Determine a Cartesian equation of the plane $\mathscr{P}_2$. b. We denote by $\Delta$ the line whose parametric representation is: $$\left\{\begin{array}{rl} x &= 0 \\ y &= -2 + t \\ z &= t \end{array},\quad t \in \mathbb{R}\right.$$ Show that the line $\Delta$ is the intersection of the planes $\mathscr{P}_1$ and $\mathscr{P}_2$.
  3. We consider the point $\mathrm{A}(1; 1; 1)$ and we admit that point A belongs to neither $\mathscr{P}_1$ nor $\mathscr{P}_2$. We denote by H the orthogonal projection of point A onto the line $\Delta$. We recall that, from question 2.b, the line $\Delta$ is the set of points $M_t$ with coordinates $(0; -2+t; t)$, where $t$ denotes any real number. a. Show that, for every real $t$, $\mathrm{A}M_t = \sqrt{2t^2 - 8t + 11}$. b. Deduce that $\mathrm{AH} = \sqrt{3}$.
  4. We denote by $\mathscr{D}_1$ the line perpendicular to the plane $\mathscr{P}_1$ passing through point A and $\mathrm{H}_1$ the orthogonal projection of point A onto the plane $\mathscr{P}_1$. a. Determine a parametric representation of the line $\mathscr{D}_1$. b. Deduce that the point $\mathrm{H}_1$ has coordinates $\left(-\frac{1}{3}; \frac{1}{3}; \frac{5}{3}\right)$.
  5. Let $\mathrm{H}_2$ be the orthogonal projection of A onto the plane $\mathscr{P}_2$. We admit that $\mathrm{H}_2$ has coordinates $\left(\frac{4}{3}; \frac{2}{3}; \frac{4}{3}\right)$ and that H has coordinates $(0; 0; 2)$. Show that $\mathrm{AH}_1\mathrm{HH}_2$ is a rectangle.