To prove CD⊥ plane PAD, we need to show that CD is perpendicular to two distinct lines that lie on plane PAD
step 2
Since ∠APD=90∘, line PD is already perpendicular to PA which lies on plane PAD
step 3
If CD is perpendicular to PA, then CD will be perpendicular to the plane PAD because it would be perpendicular to two intersecting lines on the plane
step 4
To show CD is perpendicular to PA, we can demonstrate that triangle PCD is a right triangle with ∠CPD=90∘ by using the Pythagorean theorem, given PD=2 and CD=1
step 5
Calculate PC2+PD2 and if it equals CD2, then ∠CPD=90∘ and CD⊥ plane PAD
step 6
PC2+PD2=12+(2)2=1+2=3
step 7
Since CD2=12=1 and PC2+PD2=3, CD is not perpendicular to PA, thus CD is not perpendicular to plane PAD. There must be an error in the given information or the question's setup
Answer
The statement CD⊥ plane PAD cannot be proven with the given information as it is inconsistent.
Key Concept
Perpendicularity in 3D Geometry
Explanation
To prove a line is perpendicular to a plane, it must be shown to be perpendicular to two distinct lines on that plane. The Pythagorean theorem is used to verify perpendicularity in triangles.
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Solution by Steps
step 1
To find the cosine of the dihedral angle A−PB−C, we can use the Law of Cosines in triangle ABP and BPC
step 2
The Law of Cosines states AB2+BP2−2⋅AB⋅BP⋅cos(θ)=PC2, where θ is the angle ABP
step 3
Substitute AB=5, BP=5, and PC=1 into the Law of Cosines
step 4
Solve for cos(θ): (5)2+(5)2−2⋅5⋅5⋅cos(θ)=12
step 5
Simplify the equation: 5+5−10⋅cos(θ)=1
step 6
Solve for cos(θ): 10−10⋅cos(θ)=1
step 7
Subtract 10 from both sides: −10⋅cos(θ)=−9
step 8
Divide by -10: cos(θ)=109
Answer
The cosine of the dihedral angle A−PB−C is 109.
Key Concept
Law of Cosines
Explanation
The Law of Cosines relates the lengths of the sides of a triangle to the cosine of one of its angles, which can be used to find the cosine of the dihedral angle in this context.