棱长为 4 的正方体 ABCD−A1B1C1D1 中, M,N 分别为 BD,C1B1 的中点,点 P 在正方体 ABCD−A1B1C1D1 的表面上运动,若 MP⊥CN ,则 AP 的最大值为 ( )
A. 4
B. 6
c. 33
D. 41
Solution by Steps
step 2
Let M and N be the midpoints of BD and C1B1 respectively
step 3
Since MP⊥CN, we can use the Pythagorean theorem in triangle MNP to express MP in terms of NP and MN
step 4
The length of MN is the diagonal of the square base, which is 42
step 5
The maximum length of NP occurs when P is at the vertex of the cube farthest from N, which is A
step 6
The length of AN is the space diagonal of the cube, which is 43
step 7
Using the Pythagorean theorem, MP2=AN2−MN2
step 8
Substituting the lengths, MP2=(43)2−(42)2
step 9
Simplifying, MP2=48−32=16, so MP=4
step 10
The maximum length of AP occurs when P coincides with A, so AP=MP
step 11
Therefore, the maximum length of AP is 4
A
Key Concept
Pythagorean theorem in 3D geometry
Explanation
To find the maximum length of AP, we consider the right triangle MNP and use the Pythagorean theorem to relate MP, NP, and MN. The maximum AP occurs when P is at the vertex A, which is also the point M in this scenario.