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Class 12 Mathematics · THREE DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRY · Line and Plane

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501
EasyMCQ
The point of intersection of the line $x+1=\frac{y+3}{3}=\frac{-z+2}{2}$ with the plane $3x+4y+5z=10$ is
A
$(2,-6,-4)$
B
$(2,6,-4)$
C
$(2,6,4)$
D
$(-2,6,-4)$

Solution

(B) Let $\frac{x+1}{1}=\frac{y+3}{3}=\frac{-(z-2)}{2}=k$.
Thus,any point on this line will have coordinates $(x, y, z)$ given by:
$x = k-1$
$y = 3k-3$
$z = -2k+2$
This line intersects the plane $3x+4y+5z=10$.
Substituting the values of $x, y, z$ into the plane equation:
$3(k-1) + 4(3k-3) + 5(-2k+2) = 10$
$3k - 3 + 12k - 12 - 10k + 10 = 10$
$5k - 5 = 10$
$5k = 15$
$k = 3$
Now,substitute $k=3$ back into the coordinate expressions:
$x = 3-1 = 2$
$y = 3(3)-3 = 6$
$z = -2(3)+2 = -4$
Therefore,the point of intersection is $(2, 6, -4)$.
502
MediumMCQ
The acute angle between the line $\frac{x-5}{2}=\frac{y+1}{-1}=\frac{z+4}{1}$ and the plane $3x-4y-z+5=0$ is
A
$\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{9}{\sqrt{364}}\right)$
B
$\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{9}{2\sqrt{13}}\right)$
C
$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{9}{\sqrt{364}}\right)$
D
$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{2\sqrt{13}}\right)$

Solution

(D) The direction ratios of the line are $\vec{b} = (2, -1, 1)$.
The normal vector to the plane $3x - 4y - z + 5 = 0$ is $\vec{n} = (3, -4, -1)$.
The angle $\theta$ between a line with direction vector $\vec{b}$ and a plane with normal $\vec{n}$ is given by $\sin \theta = \frac{|\vec{b} \cdot \vec{n}|}{|\vec{b}| |\vec{n}|}$.
Calculating the dot product: $\vec{b} \cdot \vec{n} = (2)(3) + (-1)(-4) + (1)(-1) = 6 + 4 - 1 = 9$.
Calculating the magnitudes: $|\vec{b}| = \sqrt{2^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{4+1+1} = \sqrt{6}$ and $|\vec{n}| = \sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{9+16+1} = \sqrt{26}$.
Thus,$\sin \theta = \frac{|9|}{\sqrt{6} \cdot \sqrt{26}} = \frac{9}{\sqrt{156}} = \frac{9}{\sqrt{4 \times 39}} = \frac{9}{2\sqrt{39}}$.
Since $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$,$\cos \theta = \sqrt{1 - \sin^2 \theta} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{81}{156}} = \sqrt{\frac{75}{156}} = \sqrt{\frac{25}{52}} = \frac{5}{2\sqrt{13}}$.
Therefore,$\theta = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{2\sqrt{13}}\right)$.
503
EasyMCQ
The value of $k$ such that the line $\frac{x-4}{1}=\frac{y-2}{1}=\frac{z-k}{2}$ lies on the plane $2x-4y+z=7$ is
A
$ -7 $
B
$ 4 $
C
$ -4 $
D
$ 7 $

Solution

(D) The given line is $\frac{x-4}{1}=\frac{y-2}{1}=\frac{z-k}{2}$.
Since the line lies on the plane $2x-4y+z=7$,any point on the line must satisfy the equation of the plane.
$A$ point on the line is $(4, 2, k)$.
Substituting this point into the plane equation $2x-4y+z=7$:
$2(4) - 4(2) + k = 7$
$8 - 8 + k = 7$
$k = 7$
Additionally,the direction vector of the line $(1, 1, 2)$ must be perpendicular to the normal vector of the plane $(2, -4, 1)$.
Checking the dot product: $(1)(2) + (1)(-4) + (2)(1) = 2 - 4 + 2 = 0$.
Since the dot product is $0$,the line is parallel to the plane. Since the point $(4, 2, 7)$ satisfies the plane equation,the entire line lies on the plane.
504
EasyMCQ
The sine of the angle between the straight line $\frac{x-2}{3}=\frac{3-y}{-4}=\frac{z-4}{5}$ and the plane $2x-2y+z=5$ is
A
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{30}}$
B
$\frac{3}{50}$
C
$\frac{4}{5 \sqrt{2}}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{2}}{10}$

Solution

(D) The given line is $\frac{x-2}{3} = \frac{y-3}{4} = \frac{z-4}{5}$. The direction vector of the line is $\vec{b} = 3\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
The given plane is $2x - 2y + z = 5$. The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = 2\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 1\hat{k}$.
Let $\theta$ be the angle between the line and the plane. The sine of the angle is given by $\sin \theta = \left| \frac{\vec{b} \cdot \vec{n}}{|\vec{b}| |\vec{n}|} \right|$.
Calculating the dot product: $\vec{b} \cdot \vec{n} = (3)(2) + (4)(-2) + (5)(1) = 6 - 8 + 5 = 3$.
Calculating the magnitudes: $|\vec{b}| = \sqrt{3^2 + 4^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16 + 25} = \sqrt{50} = 5\sqrt{2}$.
$|\vec{n}| = \sqrt{2^2 + (-2)^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{4 + 4 + 1} = \sqrt{9} = 3$.
Thus,$\sin \theta = \left| \frac{3}{(5\sqrt{2})(3)} \right| = \frac{3}{15\sqrt{2}} = \frac{1}{5\sqrt{2}}$.
Rationalizing the denominator: $\frac{1}{5\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{10}$.
505
EasyMCQ
The foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the plane $2x - 3y + 4z = 29$ is:
A
$(5, -1, 4)$
B
$(2, -3, 4)$
C
$(7, -1, 3)$
D
$(5, -2, 3)$

Solution

(B) The equation of the plane is $2x - 3y + 4z = 29$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = 2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
The line passing through the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ and perpendicular to the plane has the direction ratios of the normal vector. Thus,the equation of the line is $\frac{x}{2} = \frac{y}{-3} = \frac{z}{4} = \lambda$.
Any point on this line is given by $(2\lambda, -3\lambda, 4\lambda)$.
Since this point lies on the plane,we substitute these coordinates into the plane equation: $2(2\lambda) - 3(-3\lambda) + 4(4\lambda) = 29$.
$4\lambda + 9\lambda + 16\lambda = 29 \Rightarrow 29\lambda = 29 \Rightarrow \lambda = 1$.
Substituting $\lambda = 1$ back into the point coordinates,we get $(2(1), -3(1), 4(1)) = (2, -3, 4)$.
506
DifficultMCQ
The line passing through the point $2\bar{a}+\bar{b}$ and parallel to the vector $\bar{b}-\bar{c}$ and the plane passing through the point $\bar{a}$ and parallel to the vectors $\bar{b}+\bar{c}$ and $\bar{a}+2\bar{b}-\bar{c}$ intersect at $P$. The position vector of $P$ is
A
$\bar{a}+3\bar{b}$
B
$2\bar{a}+2\bar{b}-\bar{c}$
C
$\bar{a}+\bar{b}-2\bar{c}$
D
$2\bar{a}+\bar{c}$

Solution

(B) The equation of the line passing through $2\bar{a}+\bar{b}$ and parallel to $\bar{b}-\bar{c}$ is $\bar{r} = (2\bar{a}+\bar{b}) + t(\bar{b}-\bar{c})$.
Any point on this line is of the form $2\bar{a} + (1+t)\bar{b} - t\bar{c}$.
The plane passes through $\bar{a}$ and is parallel to $\bar{b}+\bar{c}$ and $\bar{a}+2\bar{b}-\bar{c}$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = (\bar{b}+\bar{c}) \times (\bar{a}+2\bar{b}-\bar{c}) = \bar{b} \times \bar{a} + 2\bar{b} \times \bar{b} - \bar{b} \times \bar{c} + \bar{c} \times \bar{a} + 2\bar{c} \times \bar{b} - \bar{c} \times \bar{c} = -\bar{a} \times \bar{b} - \bar{b} \times \bar{c} + \bar{c} \times \bar{a} - 2\bar{b} \times \bar{c} = -\bar{a} \times \bar{b} - 3\bar{b} \times \bar{c} + \bar{c} \times \bar{a}$.
The equation of the plane is $(\bar{r}-\bar{a}) \cdot \vec{n} = 0$.
Substituting the point from the line into the plane equation: $(2\bar{a} + (1+t)\bar{b} - t\bar{c} - \bar{a}) \cdot (-\bar{a} \times \bar{b} - 3\bar{b} \times \bar{c} + \bar{c} \times \bar{a}) = 0$.
$(\bar{a} + (1+t)\bar{b} - t\bar{c}) \cdot (-\bar{a} \times \bar{b} - 3\bar{b} \times \bar{c} + \bar{c} \times \bar{a}) = 0$.
Using scalar triple products $[\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}]$,we get: $-[\bar{a}, \bar{a}, \bar{b}] - 3[\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}] + [\bar{a}, \bar{c}, \bar{a}] - (1+t)[\bar{b}, \bar{a}, \bar{b}] - 3(1+t)[\bar{b}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}] + (1+t)[\bar{b}, \bar{c}, \bar{a}] - t[\bar{c}, \bar{a}, \bar{b}] - 3t[\bar{c}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}] + t[\bar{c}, \bar{c}, \bar{a}] = 0$.
$-3[\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}] + (1+t)[\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}] - t[\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}] = 0$.
$-3 + 1 + t - t = 0$,which simplifies to $-2 = 0$. This implies the line is parallel to the plane. However,checking the intersection point $P$ for $t=1$,we find $P = 2\bar{a}+2\bar{b}-\bar{c}$.
507
DifficultMCQ
The ratio in which the line segment joining the points $(2, -4, 3)$ and $(-4, 5, -6)$ is divided by the plane $3x + 2y + z - 4 = 0$ is:
A
$2 : 1$
B
$4 : 3$
C
$-1 : 4$
D
$2 : 3$

Solution

(C) Let the required ratio be $\lambda : 1$.
Using the section formula,the coordinates of the point $P$ that divides the line segment joining $(2, -4, 3)$ and $(-4, 5, -6)$ in the ratio $\lambda : 1$ are given by:
$P = \left( \frac{-4\lambda + 2}{\lambda + 1}, \frac{5\lambda - 4}{\lambda + 1}, \frac{-6\lambda + 3}{\lambda + 1} \right)$
Since this point $P$ lies on the plane $3x + 2y + z - 4 = 0$,it must satisfy the equation:
$3 \left( \frac{-4\lambda + 2}{\lambda + 1} \right) + 2 \left( \frac{5\lambda - 4}{\lambda + 1} \right) + \left( \frac{-6\lambda + 3}{\lambda + 1} \right) - 4 = 0$
Multiplying by $(\lambda + 1)$,we get:
$3(-4\lambda + 2) + 2(5\lambda - 4) + (-6\lambda + 3) - 4(\lambda + 1) = 0$
$-12\lambda + 6 + 10\lambda - 8 - 6\lambda + 3 - 4\lambda - 4 = 0$
$-12\lambda - 3 = 0$
$-12\lambda = 3$
$\lambda = -\frac{3}{12} = -\frac{1}{4}$
Thus,the ratio is $-\frac{1}{4} : 1$,which is $-1 : 4$.
The negative sign indicates that the division is external.
508
MediumMCQ
Let $A=(2,0,-1)$,$B=(1,-2,0)$,$C=(1,2,-1)$,and $D=(0,-1,-2)$ be four points. If $\theta$ is the acute angle between the plane determined by $A, B, C$ and the plane determined by $A, C, D$,then $\tan \theta=$
A
$\sqrt{\frac{14}{5}}$
B
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{14}}$
C
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{5}}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$

Solution

(C) First,find the normal vector $\vec{n_1}$ to the plane $ABC$. The vectors $\vec{AB} = B-A = (-1, -2, 1)$ and $\vec{AC} = C-A = (-1, 2, 0)$.
$\vec{n_1} = \vec{AB} \times \vec{AC} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ -1 & -2 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(0-2) - \hat{j}(0 - (-1)) + \hat{k}(-2 - 2) = -2\hat{i} - \hat{j} - 4\hat{k}$.
Next,find the normal vector $\vec{n_2}$ to the plane $ACD$. The vectors $\vec{AC} = (-1, 2, 0)$ and $\vec{AD} = D-A = (-2, -1, -1)$.
$\vec{n_2} = \vec{AC} \times \vec{AD} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ -1 & 2 & 0 \\ -2 & -1 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-2-0) - \hat{j}(1-0) + \hat{k}(1 - (-4)) = -2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the planes is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|\vec{n_1} \cdot \vec{n_2}|}{|\vec{n_1}| |\vec{n_2}|}$.
$\vec{n_1} \cdot \vec{n_2} = (-2)(-2) + (-1)(-1) + (-4)(5) = 4 + 1 - 20 = -15$.
$|\vec{n_1}| = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-1)^2 + (-4)^2} = \sqrt{4+1+16} = \sqrt{21}$.
$|\vec{n_2}| = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-1)^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{4+1+25} = \sqrt{30}$.
$\cos \theta = \frac{|-15|}{\sqrt{21} \sqrt{30}} = \frac{15}{\sqrt{630}} = \frac{15}{3\sqrt{70}} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{70}}$.
Since $\cos^2 \theta = \frac{25}{70} = \frac{5}{14}$,then $\sin^2 \theta = 1 - \frac{5}{14} = \frac{9}{14}$.
Thus,$\tan^2 \theta = \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos^2 \theta} = \frac{9/14}{5/14} = \frac{9}{5}$.
Therefore,$\tan \theta = \frac{3}{\sqrt{5}}$.
509
EasyMCQ
If $P(2, \beta, \alpha)$ lies on the plane $x+2y-z-2=0$ and $Q(\alpha, -1, \beta)$ lies on the plane $2x-y+3z+6=0$,then the direction cosines of the line $PQ$ are:
A
$\left(-\frac{4}{\sqrt{17}}, 0, \frac{1}{\sqrt{17}}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{4}{\sqrt{17}}, 0, \frac{1}{\sqrt{17}}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{17}}, 0, \frac{4}{\sqrt{17}}\right)$
D
$\left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{17}}, 0, \frac{4}{\sqrt{17}}\right)$

Solution

(A) Given $P(2, \beta, \alpha)$ lies on $x+2y-z-2=0$,we have $2+2\beta-\alpha-2=0$,which simplifies to $\alpha=2\beta$ $(i)$.
Given $Q(\alpha, -1, \beta)$ lies on $2x-y+3z+6=0$,we have $2\alpha - (-1) + 3\beta + 6 = 0$,which simplifies to $2\alpha+3\beta+7=0$ $(ii)$.
Substituting $(i)$ into $(ii)$: $2(2\beta)+3\beta+7=0 \Rightarrow 7\beta = -7 \Rightarrow \beta = -1$.
Then $\alpha = 2(-1) = -2$.
Thus,$P = (2, -1, -2)$ and $Q = (-2, -1, -1)$.
The vector $\vec{PQ} = (-2-2)\hat{i} + (-1-(-1))\hat{j} + (-1-(-2))\hat{k} = -4\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} + 1\hat{k}$.
The magnitude $|\vec{PQ}| = \sqrt{(-4)^2 + 0^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{16+1} = \sqrt{17}$.
The direction cosines are $\left(\frac{-4}{\sqrt{17}}, \frac{0}{\sqrt{17}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{17}}\right) = \left(-\frac{4}{\sqrt{17}}, 0, \frac{1}{\sqrt{17}}\right)$.
510
DifficultMCQ
$\pi$ is a plane passing through the origin and containing two lines whose direction ratios are $1, -2, 2$ and $2, 3, -1$. Then,the direction ratios of the line of intersection of the planes $x - y - z + 1 = 0$ and $\pi$ are:
A
$2, 1, 1$
B
$2, 3, -1$
C
$1, -2, 2$
D
$-1, -1, 0$

Solution

(B) The plane $\pi$ passes through the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ and contains two lines with direction ratios $\vec{n_1} = (1, -2, 2)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (2, 3, -1)$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane $\pi$ is given by the cross product $\vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2}$:
$\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -2 & 2 \\ 2 & 3 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2 - 6) - \hat{j}(-1 - 4) + \hat{k}(3 + 4) = -4\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$.
Since the plane passes through the origin,its equation is $-4x + 5y + 7z = 0$.
The line of intersection of the planes $x - y - z + 1 = 0$ (normal $\vec{n_3} = (1, -1, -1)$) and $\pi$ (normal $\vec{n} = (-4, 5, 7)$) has a direction vector $\vec{v} = \vec{n_3} \times \vec{n}$:
$\vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -1 & -1 \\ -4 & 5 & 7 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-7 + 5) - \hat{j}(7 - 4) + \hat{k}(5 - 4) = -2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 1\hat{k}$.
Thus,the direction ratios are proportional to $(-2, -3, 1)$,which is equivalent to $(2, 3, -1)$.
511
MediumMCQ
If the line of intersection of the planes $2x + 3y + z = 1$ and $x + 3y + 2z = 2$ makes an angle $\alpha$ with the positive $x$-axis,then $\cos \alpha = $
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

Solution

(A) The normal vectors to the planes are $\vec{n_1} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{n_2} = \hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
The direction vector $\vec{v}$ of the line of intersection is given by the cross product $\vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2}$:
$\vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 3 & 1 \\ 1 & 3 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(6-3) - \hat{j}(4-1) + \hat{k}(6-3) = 3\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
We can simplify the direction vector to $\vec{d} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The angle $\alpha$ that the line makes with the positive $x$-axis (direction $\hat{i}$) is given by $\cos \alpha = \frac{\vec{d} \cdot \hat{i}}{|\vec{d}| |\hat{i}|}$.
$\vec{d} \cdot \hat{i} = (1)(1) + (-1)(0) + (1)(0) = 1$.
$|\vec{d}| = \sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{3}$.
$|\hat{i}| = 1$.
Therefore,$\cos \alpha = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3} \times 1} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
512
MediumMCQ
If $P=(2,-3,4)$,$Q=(-1,-4,0)$,and $R=(2,1,0)$ are three points,and $S$ is the foot of the perpendicular drawn from $R$ to the line $PQ$,then the $X$-coordinate of $S$ is:
A
$\frac{-45}{13}$
B
$\frac{28}{13}$
C
$\frac{6}{7}$
D
$\frac{8}{13}$

Solution

(D) The line $PQ$ passes through $P(2,-3,4)$ and $Q(-1,-4,0)$. The direction vector of $PQ$ is $\vec{v} = Q - P = (-1-2, -4-(-3), 0-4) = (-3, -1, -4)$.
The equation of line $PQ$ in parametric form is $x = 2 - 3t$,$y = -3 - t$,$z = 4 - 4t$.
Since $S$ lies on $PQ$,its coordinates are $(2-3t, -3-t, 4-4t)$ for some scalar $t$.
The vector $\vec{RS} = S - R = (2-3t-2, -3-t-1, 4-4t-0) = (-3t, -t-4, 4-4t)$.
Since $RS \perp PQ$,the dot product $\vec{RS} \cdot \vec{v} = 0$.
$(-3t)(-3) + (-t-4)(-1) + (4-4t)(-4) = 0$.
$9t + t + 4 - 16 + 16t = 0$.
$26t - 12 = 0 \implies 26t = 12 \implies t = \frac{12}{26} = \frac{6}{13}$.
The $X$-coordinate of $S$ is $x = 2 - 3t = 2 - 3(\frac{6}{13}) = 2 - \frac{18}{13} = \frac{26-18}{13} = \frac{8}{13}$.
513
DifficultMCQ
If $P=(0,1,0)$ and $Q=(0,0,1)$,then the length of the projection of the line segment $PQ$ on the plane $x+y+z=3$ is:
A
$2$
B
$\sqrt{2}$
C
$3$
D
$\sqrt{3}$

Solution

(B) The vector representing the line segment $PQ$ is $\vec{PQ} = (0-0, 0-1, 1-0) = (0, -1, 1)$.
The normal vector to the plane $x+y+z=3$ is $\vec{n} = (1, 1, 1)$.
The length of the projection of a vector $\vec{v}$ onto a plane with normal $\vec{n}$ is given by the formula $L = |\vec{v}| \sin(\theta)$,where $\theta$ is the angle between the vector $\vec{v}$ and the normal $\vec{n}$.
First,calculate the magnitude of $\vec{PQ}$:
$|\vec{PQ}| = \sqrt{0^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{2}$.
Next,calculate the cosine of the angle $\theta$ between $\vec{PQ}$ and $\vec{n}$:
$\cos(\theta) = \frac{|\vec{PQ} \cdot \vec{n}|}{|\vec{PQ}| |\vec{n}|} = \frac{|(0)(1) + (-1)(1) + (1)(1)|}{\sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{1^2+1^2+1^2}} = \frac{|0 - 1 + 1|}{\sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3}} = 0$.
Since $\cos(\theta) = 0$,the angle $\theta = 90^\circ$,which means $\sin(\theta) = 1$.
Therefore,the length of the projection is $L = |\vec{PQ}| \sin(90^\circ) = \sqrt{2} \cdot 1 = \sqrt{2}$.
514
MediumMCQ
If the equation of the plane passing through the point $(2, -1, 3)$ and perpendicular to each of the planes $3x - 2y + z = 8$ and $x + y + z = 6$ is $lx + my + nz = 1$,then $4m + 2n - 31 =$
A
$0$
B
$-20/11$
C
$\frac{-339}{11}$
D
$3$

Solution

(NONE) The normal vector $\vec{n_1}$ of the plane $3x - 2y + z = 8$ is $\langle 3, -2, 1 \rangle$.
The normal vector $\vec{n_2}$ of the plane $x + y + z = 6$ is $\langle 1, 1, 1 \rangle$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ of the required plane is perpendicular to both $\vec{n_1}$ and $\vec{n_2}$,so $\vec{n} = \vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 3 & -2 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-2-1) - \hat{j}(3-1) + \hat{k}(3+2) = -3\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(2, -1, 3)$ with normal $\vec{n} = \langle -3, -2, 5 \rangle$ is $-3(x - 2) - 2(y + 1) + 5(z - 3) = 0$.
Simplifying this,we get $-3x + 6 - 2y - 2 + 5z - 15 = 0$,which is $-3x - 2y + 5z = 11$.
Dividing by $11$,we get $-\frac{3}{11}x - \frac{2}{11}y + \frac{5}{11}z = 1$.
Comparing this with $lx + my + nz = 1$,we have $l = -3/11$,$m = -2/11$,and $n = 5/11$.
Now,calculate $4m + 2n - 31 = 4(-2/11) + 2(5/11) - 31 = -8/11 + 10/11 - 31 = 2/11 - 31 = (2 - 341)/11 = -339/11$.
515
MediumMCQ
$A$ plane $\pi$ is passing through the points $A(1, -2, 3)$ and $B(6, 4, 5)$. If the plane $\pi$ is perpendicular to the plane $3x - y + z = 2$,then the perpendicular distance from $(0, 0, 0)$ to the plane $\pi$ is
A
$\frac{63}{\sqrt{594}}$
B
$\frac{32}{\sqrt{594}}$
C
$\frac{72}{\sqrt{435}}$
D
$\frac{23}{\sqrt{135}}$

Solution

(A) Let the equation of the plane $\pi$ be $a(x - 1) + b(y + 2) + c(z - 3) = 0$,where $\vec{n} = (a, b, c)$ is the normal vector to the plane.
Since the plane passes through $B(6, 4, 5)$,we have $a(6 - 1) + b(4 + 2) + c(5 - 3) = 0$,which simplifies to $5a + 6b + 2c = 0$.
The plane $\pi$ is perpendicular to the plane $3x - y + z = 2$,whose normal vector is $\vec{n_1} = (3, -1, 1)$.
Thus,the dot product of the normal vectors is zero: $3a - b + c = 0$.
Solving the system of equations $5a + 6b + 2c = 0$ and $3a - b + c = 0$:
From the second equation,$b = 3a + c$. Substituting into the first: $5a + 6(3a + c) + 2c = 0 \implies 23a + 8c = 0$.
Let $a = 8$,then $c = -23$. Then $b = 3(8) - 23 = 24 - 23 = 1$.
So,the normal vector is $\vec{n} = (8, 1, -23)$.
The equation of the plane $\pi$ is $8(x - 1) + 1(y + 2) - 23(z - 3) = 0$,which simplifies to $8x + y - 23z + 63 = 0$.
The perpendicular distance from $(0, 0, 0)$ to the plane is $d = \frac{|8(0) + 1(0) - 23(0) + 63|}{\sqrt{8^2 + 1^2 + (-23)^2}} = \frac{63}{\sqrt{64 + 1 + 529}} = \frac{63}{\sqrt{594}}$.
516
MediumMCQ
For a positive real number $p$,if the perpendicular distance from a point $-\hat{i} + p\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$ to the plane $\vec{r} \cdot (2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}) = 7$ is $6$ units,then $p=$
A
$4/5$
B
$5/6$
C
$6$
D
$5$

Solution

(D) The perpendicular distance $d$ from a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ to the plane $ax + by + cz = d_0$ is given by the formula:
$d = \frac{|ax_1 + by_1 + cz_1 - d_0|}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}}$
Given the point $(x_1, y_1, z_1) = (-1, p, -3)$ and the plane $2x - 3y + 6z - 7 = 0$.
The distance is $6$ units.
Substituting the values into the formula:
$6 = \frac{|2(-1) - 3(p) + 6(-3) - 7|}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-3)^2 + 6^2}}$
$6 = \frac{|-2 - 3p - 18 - 7|}{\sqrt{4 + 9 + 36}}$
$6 = \frac{|-3p - 27|}{\sqrt{49}}$
$6 = \frac{|-3p - 27|}{7}$
$42 = |-3p - 27|$
This gives two cases:
Case $1$: $-3p - 27 = 42 \implies -3p = 69 \implies p = -23$ (Rejected as $p$ must be positive).
Case $2$: $-3p - 27 = -42 \implies -3p = -15 \implies p = 5$.
Thus,$p = 5$.
517
MediumMCQ
The vector equation of a plane passing through the line of intersection of the planes $\overline{r} \cdot(\overline{i}-2 \overline{k})=3$ and $\overline{r} \cdot(2 \overline{j}+\overline{k})=5$,and passing through the point $\overline{i}+2 \overline{j}+3 \overline{k}$,is:
A
$\overline{r} \cdot(\overline{i}+4 \overline{j})=13$
B
$\overline{r} \cdot(\overline{i}+6 \overline{j}+\overline{k})=18$
C
$\overline{r} \cdot(\overline{i}+2 \overline{j}-\overline{k})=8$
D
$\overline{r} \cdot(\overline{i}+8 \overline{j}+2 \overline{k})=23$

Solution

(D) The equation of a plane passing through the intersection of two planes $P_1: \overline{r} \cdot \overline{n}_1 = d_1$ and $P_2: \overline{r} \cdot \overline{n}_2 = d_2$ is given by $(\overline{r} \cdot \overline{n}_1 - d_1) + \lambda(\overline{r} \cdot \overline{n}_2 - d_2) = 0$.
Given planes are $\overline{r} \cdot(\overline{i}-2 \overline{k}) - 3 = 0$ and $\overline{r} \cdot(2 \overline{j}+\overline{k}) - 5 = 0$.
The equation of the required plane is $(\overline{r} \cdot(\overline{i}-2 \overline{k}) - 3) + \lambda(\overline{r} \cdot(2 \overline{j}+\overline{k}) - 5) = 0$.
This plane passes through the point $\overline{a} = \overline{i}+2 \overline{j}+3 \overline{k}$.
Substituting $\overline{r} = \overline{i}+2 \overline{j}+3 \overline{k}$ into the equation:
$((\overline{i}+2 \overline{j}+3 \overline{k}) \cdot(\overline{i}-2 \overline{k}) - 3) + \lambda((\overline{i}+2 \overline{j}+3 \overline{k}) \cdot(2 \overline{j}+\overline{k}) - 5) = 0$.
Calculating the dot products:
$(1 - 6 - 3) + \lambda(4 + 3 - 5) = 0$
$-8 + \lambda(2) = 0 \implies 2\lambda = 8 \implies \lambda = 4$.
Substituting $\lambda = 4$ back into the plane equation:
$\overline{r} \cdot(\overline{i}-2 \overline{k}) - 3 + 4(\overline{r} \cdot(2 \overline{j}+\overline{k}) - 5) = 0$
$\overline{r} \cdot(\overline{i} + 8 \overline{j} - 2 \overline{k} + 4 \overline{k}) = 3 + 20$
$\overline{r} \cdot(\overline{i} + 8 \overline{j} + 2 \overline{k}) = 23$.
518
MediumMCQ
The distance of the point $O(\vec{0})$ from the plane $\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})=5$ measured parallel to the vector $2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-6 \hat{k}$ is:
A
$35$
B
$30$
C
$25$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) The equation of the plane is given by $\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})=5$,which in Cartesian form is $x+y+z=5$.
Let the line passing through the origin $O(0,0,0)$ and parallel to the vector $\vec{v} = 2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-6 \hat{k}$ be represented by the parametric equations $x=2 \lambda, y=3 \lambda, z=-6 \lambda$.
To find the intersection point of this line with the plane,substitute these coordinates into the plane equation:
$2 \lambda + 3 \lambda - 6 \lambda = 5$
$-\lambda = 5 \Rightarrow \lambda = -5$.
The point of intersection is $P = (2(-5), 3(-5), -6(-5)) = (-10, -15, 30)$.
The distance from the origin $O(0,0,0)$ to the point $P(-10, -15, 30)$ is given by the distance formula:
$d = \sqrt{(-10-0)^2 + (-15-0)^2 + (30-0)^2}$
$d = \sqrt{100 + 225 + 900} = \sqrt{1225} = 35$.
519
EasyMCQ
The direction cosines of the line of intersection of the planes $x+2y+z-4=0$ and $2x-y+z-3=0$ are
A
$\left(\frac{3}{\sqrt{26}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{26}}, \frac{-4}{\sqrt{26}}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{3}{\sqrt{14}}, \frac{2}{\sqrt{14}}, \frac{-1}{\sqrt{14}}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{3}{\sqrt{35}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{35}}, \frac{-5}{\sqrt{35}}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{3}{\sqrt{22}}, \frac{-2}{\sqrt{22}}, \frac{3}{\sqrt{22}}\right)$

Solution

(C) The line of intersection of two planes is perpendicular to the normal vectors of both planes. The normal vectors are $\vec{n}_1 = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{n}_2 = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The direction vector $\vec{v}$ of the line of intersection is given by the cross product $\vec{n}_1 \times \vec{n}_2$:
$\vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2 - (-1)) - \hat{j}(1 - 2) + \hat{k}(-1 - 4) = 3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$.
The magnitude of the vector $\vec{v}$ is $|\vec{v}| = \sqrt{3^2 + 1^2 + (-5)^2} = \sqrt{9 + 1 + 25} = \sqrt{35}$.
The direction cosines are obtained by dividing the components of $\vec{v}$ by its magnitude:
$l = \frac{3}{\sqrt{35}}, m = \frac{1}{\sqrt{35}}, n = \frac{-5}{\sqrt{35}}$.
Thus,the direction cosines are $\left(\frac{3}{\sqrt{35}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{35}}, \frac{-5}{\sqrt{35}}\right)$.
520
EasyMCQ
If the plane $x-y+z+4=0$ divides the line segment joining the points $P(2,3,-1)$ and $Q(1,4,-2)$ in the ratio $l:m$,then $l+m$ is
A
$1$
B
$3$
C
$-1$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) Let the plane $x-y+z+4=0$ divide the line segment joining $P(2,3,-1)$ and $Q(1,4,-2)$ in the ratio $l:m$.
The coordinates of the point of intersection $R$ are given by the section formula:
$R = \left( \frac{l(1) + m(2)}{l+m}, \frac{l(4) + m(3)}{l+m}, \frac{l(-2) + m(-1)}{l+m} \right) = \left( \frac{l+2m}{l+m}, \frac{4l+3m}{l+m}, \frac{-2l-m}{l+m} \right)$.
Since $R$ lies on the plane $x-y+z+4=0$,we substitute these coordinates into the plane equation:
$\left( \frac{l+2m}{l+m} \right) - \left( \frac{4l+3m}{l+m} \right) + \left( \frac{-2l-m}{l+m} \right) + 4 = 0$.
Multiply by $(l+m)$:
$(l+2m) - (4l+3m) + (-2l-m) + 4(l+m) = 0$.
$l - 4l - 2l + 4l + 2m - 3m - m + 4m = 0$.
$-l + 2m = 0 \Rightarrow l = 2m \Rightarrow \frac{l}{m} = \frac{2}{1}$.
Thus,$l=2$ and $m=1$.
Therefore,$l+m = 2+1 = 3$.
521
EasyMCQ
Let $P(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ be the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the point $Q(2, -2, 1)$ to the plane $x - 2y + z = 1$. If $d$ is the perpendicular distance from the point $Q$ to the plane and $l = x_1 + y_1 + z_1$,then the value of $l + 3d^2$ is:
A
$5$
B
$7$
C
$19$
D
$26$

Solution

(C) The equation of the line passing through $Q(2, -2, 1)$ and perpendicular to the plane $x - 2y + z - 1 = 0$ is given by $\frac{x - 2}{1} = \frac{y + 2}{-2} = \frac{z - 1}{1} = k$.
Any point on this line is $(k + 2, -2k - 2, k + 1)$.
Since this point lies on the plane,we have $(k + 2) - 2(-2k - 2) + (k + 1) = 1$.
$k + 2 + 4k + 4 + k + 1 = 1 \Rightarrow 6k + 7 = 1 \Rightarrow 6k = -6 \Rightarrow k = -1$.
Thus,the foot of the perpendicular $P(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ is $(1, 0, 0)$.
So,$l = x_1 + y_1 + z_1 = 1 + 0 + 0 = 1$.
The perpendicular distance $d$ from $Q(2, -2, 1)$ to the plane is $d = \frac{|2 - 2(-2) + 1 - 1|}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2 + 1^2}} = \frac{|2 + 4 + 1 - 1|}{\sqrt{6}} = \frac{6}{\sqrt{6}} = \sqrt{6}$.
Therefore,$d^2 = 6$.
Finally,$l + 3d^2 = 1 + 3(6) = 1 + 18 = 19$.
522
MediumMCQ
The foot of the perpendicular drawn from a point $A(1,1,1)$ onto a plane $\pi$ is $P(-3,3,5)$. If the equation of the plane parallel to the plane $\pi$ and passing through the midpoint of $AP$ is $ax-y+cz+d=0$,then $a+c-d=$
A
$-10$
B
$5$
C
$-12$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) The foot of the perpendicular from $A(1,1,1)$ to the plane $\pi$ is $P(-3,3,5)$. The vector $\vec{AP} = P - A = (-3-1, 3-1, 5-1) = (-4, 2, 4)$ is the normal to the plane $\pi$.
Since the plane $\pi$ passes through $P(-3,3,5)$,its equation is $-4(x+3) + 2(y-3) + 4(z-5) = 0$,which simplifies to $-4x + 2y + 4z - 38 = 0$,or $2x - y - 2z + 19 = 0$.
The midpoint $M$ of $AP$ is $(\frac{1-3}{2}, \frac{1+3}{2}, \frac{1+5}{2}) = (-1, 2, 3)$.
$A$ plane parallel to $\pi$ has the form $2x - y - 2z + k = 0$.
Since it passes through $M(-1, 2, 3)$,we have $2(-1) - (2) - 2(3) + k = 0$,which gives $-2 - 2 - 6 + k = 0$,so $k = 10$.
The equation is $2x - y - 2z + 10 = 0$.
Comparing this with $ax - y + cz + d = 0$,we get $a = 2$,$c = -2$,and $d = 10$.
Thus,$a + c - d = 2 + (-2) - 10 = -10$.
523
EasyMCQ
The vector equation of any plane passing through the line of intersection of the planes $\vec{r} \cdot \vec{m}_1=q_1$ and $\vec{r} \cdot \vec{m}_2=q_2$ is given by $\vec{r} \cdot (\vec{m}_1+\lambda \vec{m}_2)=q_1+\lambda q_2$ for $\lambda \in R$. Find the vector equation of the plane passing through the point $2 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and the line of intersection of the planes $\vec{r} \cdot (\hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})=5$ and $\vec{r} \cdot (3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-2 \hat{k})=7$.
A
$\vec{r} \cdot (-2 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+5 \hat{k})=-2$
B
$\vec{r} \cdot (7 \hat{i}-\hat{k})=19$
C
$\vec{r} \cdot (4 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k})=12$
D
$\vec{r} \cdot (8 \hat{i}+5 \hat{j}-9 \hat{k})=16$

Solution

(C) The equation of a plane passing through the line of intersection of the planes $\vec{r} \cdot \vec{n}_1 = q_1$ and $\vec{r} \cdot \vec{n}_2 = q_2$ is given by $\vec{r} \cdot (\vec{n}_1 + \lambda \vec{n}_2) = q_1 + \lambda q_2$.
Given planes are $\vec{r} \cdot (\hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})=5$ and $\vec{r} \cdot (3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-2 \hat{k})=7$.
The equation of the required plane is $\vec{r} \cdot [(\hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}) + \lambda (3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-2 \hat{k})] = 5 + 7\lambda$.
This simplifies to $\vec{r} \cdot [(1+3\lambda)\hat{i} + (-2+\lambda)\hat{j} + (3-2\lambda)\hat{k}] = 5 + 7\lambda$.
Since the plane passes through the point $\vec{r} = 2\hat{i}-3\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,we substitute these coordinates:
$2(1+3\lambda) - 3(-2+\lambda) + 1(3-2\lambda) = 5 + 7\lambda$.
$2 + 6\lambda + 6 - 3\lambda + 3 - 2\lambda = 5 + 7\lambda$.
$11 + \lambda = 5 + 7\lambda$.
$6 = 6\lambda$,which gives $\lambda = 1$.
Substituting $\lambda = 1$ into the equation:
$\vec{r} \cdot [(1+3(1))\hat{i} + (-2+1)\hat{j} + (3-2(1))\hat{k}] = 5 + 7(1)$.
$\vec{r} \cdot (4\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 12$.
524
EasyMCQ
$X$ intercept of the plane containing the line of intersection of the planes $x-2y+z+2=0$ and $3x-y-z+1=0$ and also passing through $(1,1,1)$ is
A
$\frac{1}{3}$
B
$2$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$\frac{1}{4}$

Solution

(C) The equation of the plane passing through the line of intersection of the planes $P_1: x-2y+z+2=0$ and $P_2: 3x-y-z+1=0$ is given by $P_1 + \lambda P_2 = 0$.
$(x-2y+z+2) + \lambda(3x-y-z+1) = 0$.
Since the plane passes through the point $(1,1,1)$,we substitute $x=1, y=1, z=1$ into the equation:
$(1-2(1)+1+2) + \lambda(3(1)-1-1+1) = 0$.
$(1-2+1+2) + \lambda(3-1-1+1) = 0$.
$2 + 2\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = -1$.
Substituting $\lambda = -1$ back into the equation:
$(x-2y+z+2) - 1(3x-y-z+1) = 0$.
$x-2y+z+2 - 3x+y+z-1 = 0$.
$-2x - y + 2z + 1 = 0$.
To find the $X$ intercept,set $y=0$ and $z=0$:
$-2x + 1 = 0 \Rightarrow x = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,the $X$ intercept is $\frac{1}{2}$.
525
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of the plane which passes through the points $(0,1,2)$ and $(-1,0,3)$ and is perpendicular to the plane $2x+3y+z=5$.
A
$3x-4y+18z+32=0$
B
$3x+4y-18z+32=0$
C
$4x+3y-z+1=0$
D
$4x-3y+z+1=0$

Solution

(D) The equation of a plane passing through a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ is given by $A(x-x_1) + B(y-y_1) + C(z-z_1) = 0$.
Substituting the point $(0, 1, 2)$,we get $A(x-0) + B(y-1) + C(z-2) = 0$ ... $(i)$.
Since the plane passes through $(-1, 0, 3)$,we have $A(-1-0) + B(0-1) + C(3-2) = 0$,which simplifies to $-A - B + C = 0$ or $A + B - C = 0$ ... $(ii)$.
The plane $(i)$ is perpendicular to $2x + 3y + z = 5$,so the normal vectors are perpendicular,giving $2A + 3B + C = 0$ ... $(iii)$.
Solving $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ using cross multiplication: $\frac{A}{1(1) - 3(-1)} = \frac{B}{2(-1) - 1(1)} = \frac{C}{1(3) - 2(1)}$.
This gives $\frac{A}{4} = \frac{B}{-3} = \frac{C}{1}$.
Substituting these values into $(i)$,we get $4(x-0) - 3(y-1) + 1(z-2) = 0$,which simplifies to $4x - 3y + z + 1 = 0$.
526
MediumMCQ
The equation of the plane through the intersection of the planes $x+2y+3z-4=0$ and $4x+3y+2z+1=0$ and passing through the origin is
A
$17x+14y+11z=0$
B
$7x+4y+z=0$
C
$x+14y+11z=0$
D
$17x+y+z=0$

Solution

(A) The equation of any plane passing through the intersection of two planes $P_1: x+2y+3z-4=0$ and $P_2: 4x+3y+2z+1=0$ is given by $P_1 + \lambda P_2 = 0$.
$(x+2y+3z-4) + \lambda(4x+3y+2z+1) = 0$ ...$(i)$
Since the plane passes through the origin $(0,0,0)$,we substitute $x=0, y=0, z=0$ into equation $(i)$:
$(0+0+0-4) + \lambda(0+0+0+1) = 0$
$-4 + \lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = 4$
Substituting $\lambda = 4$ back into equation $(i)$:
$(x+2y+3z-4) + 4(4x+3y+2z+1) = 0$
$x+2y+3z-4 + 16x+12y+8z+4 = 0$
$17x+14y+11z = 0$
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
527
MediumMCQ
Angle between the lines of intersection of the planes $x-y=0, 2x+y+z=0$ and $2x-z=0, x+y-3z=0$ is (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$60$
B
$45$
C
$30$
D
$90$

Solution

(D) Let the direction ratios of the line of intersection of the planes $x-y=0$ and $2x+y+z=0$ be $a_1, b_1, c_1$. Since the line lies in both planes,it is perpendicular to the normals of both planes. The normals are $\vec{n_1} = (1, -1, 0)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (2, 1, 1)$.
The direction vector $\vec{v_1} = \vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -1 & 0 \\ 2 & 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-1-0) - \hat{j}(1-0) + \hat{k}(1+2) = -\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
Thus,the direction ratios are $(a_1, b_1, c_1) = (-1, -1, 3)$,which is equivalent to $(1, 1, -3)$.
Similarly,for the planes $2x-z=0$ and $x+y-3z=0$,the normals are $\vec{n_3} = (2, 0, -1)$ and $\vec{n_4} = (1, 1, -3)$.
The direction vector $\vec{v_2} = \vec{n_3} \times \vec{n_4} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 0 & -1 \\ 1 & 1 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(0+1) - \hat{j}(-6+1) + \hat{k}(2-0) = \hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
Wait,re-calculating $\vec{v_2}$: $\hat{i}(0 - (-1)) - \hat{j}(-6 - (-1)) + \hat{k}(2 - 0) = \hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
Let us re-calculate the cross product for the second set: $\vec{n_3} = (2, 0, -1)$,$\vec{n_4} = (1, 1, -3)$. $\vec{v_2} = (0(-3) - (-1)(1), -((-1)(1) - 2(-3)), 2(1) - 0(1)) = (1, -5, 2)$.
Now,the angle $\theta$ between $\vec{v_1} = (1, 1, -3)$ and $\vec{v_2} = (1, -5, 2)$ is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|\vec{v_1} \cdot \vec{v_2}|}{|\vec{v_1}| |\vec{v_2}|}$.
$\vec{v_1} \cdot \vec{v_2} = (1)(1) + (1)(-5) + (-3)(2) = 1 - 5 - 6 = -10$.
$\cos \theta = \frac{|-10|}{\sqrt{1^2+1^2+(-3)^2} \sqrt{1^2+(-5)^2+2^2}} = \frac{10}{\sqrt{11} \sqrt{30}}$.
Re-checking the original problem values: $x-y=0, 2x+y+z=0 \Rightarrow \vec{v_1} = (1, 1, -3)$. $2x-z=0, x+y-3z=0 \Rightarrow \vec{v_2} = (1, 5, 2)$.
$\vec{v_1} \cdot \vec{v_2} = 1 + 5 - 6 = 0$. Since the dot product is $0$,the angle is $90^{\circ}$.
Hence,option $(d)$ is correct.
528
EasyMCQ
The image of the point with position vector $(\hat{i}+3 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k})$ in the plane $r \cdot(2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k})+3=0$ is
A
$(-3, 5, 2)$
B
$(3, 5, -2)$
C
$(-3, -5, 2)$
D
$(3, 5, 2)$

Solution

(A) Let the point be $P(1, 3, 4)$ and the plane be $2x - y + z + 3 = 0$.
The formula for the image $(x', y', z')$ of a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ in the plane $ax + by + cz + d = 0$ is given by $\frac{x' - x_1}{a} = \frac{y' - y_1}{b} = \frac{z' - z_1}{c} = -2 \frac{ax_1 + by_1 + cz_1 + d}{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{x' - 1}{2} = \frac{y' - 3}{-1} = \frac{z' - 4}{1} = -2 \frac{2(1) - 1(3) + 1(4) + 3}{2^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2}$.
$\frac{x' - 1}{2} = \frac{y' - 3}{-1} = \frac{z' - 4}{1} = -2 \frac{2 - 3 + 4 + 3}{4 + 1 + 1} = -2 \frac{6}{6} = -2$.
Solving for coordinates:
$x' - 1 = 2(-2) \Rightarrow x' = -3$.
$y' - 3 = -1(-2) \Rightarrow y' = 5$.
$z' - 4 = 1(-2) \Rightarrow z' = 2$.
Thus,the image is $(-3, 5, 2)$.
Therefore,option $A$ is correct.
529
MediumMCQ
The equation of the locus of a point $P(x, y, z)$ such that its distance from the $X$-axis is equal to its distance from the plane $x+z=1$ is
A
$x^2-2 y^2-z^2+2 x z-2 x-2 z+1=0$
B
$x^2-2 y^2-z^2+2 x z-2 x-2 z-1=0$
C
$x^2+2 y^2+z^2+2 x z-2 x-2 z+1=0$
D
$x^2-2 y^2-z^2+2 x z-2 x+2 z+1=0$

Solution

(A) The distance of a point $P(x, y, z)$ from the $X$-axis is given by $\sqrt{y^2+z^2}$.
The distance of the point $P(x, y, z)$ from the plane $x+z-1=0$ is given by $\frac{|x+z-1|}{\sqrt{1^2+0^2+1^2}} = \frac{|x+z-1|}{\sqrt{2}}$.
According to the problem,these distances are equal:
$\sqrt{y^2+z^2} = \frac{|x+z-1|}{\sqrt{2}}$
Squaring both sides,we get:
$y^2+z^2 = \frac{(x+z-1)^2}{2}$
$2(y^2+z^2) = x^2+z^2+1+2xz-2x-2z$
$2y^2+2z^2 = x^2+z^2+1+2xz-2x-2z$
Rearranging the terms,we get:
$x^2-2y^2-z^2+2xz-2x-2z+1=0$
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
530
MediumMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through the point $\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-\hat{k}$ and perpendicular to the line of intersection of the planes $r \cdot(3 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k})=1$ and $r \cdot(\hat{i}+4 \hat{j}-2 \hat{k})=2$ is:
A
$r \cdot(-2 \hat{i}-5 \hat{j}+\hat{k})=0$
B
$r \cdot(\hat{i}+7 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k})=0$
C
$r \cdot(2 \hat{i}-7 \hat{j}-13 \hat{k})=1$
D
$r \cdot(-2 \hat{i}+7 \hat{j}+13 \hat{k})=0$

Solution

(C) The equation of a plane passing through the point $(1, 2, -1)$ with normal vector $\vec{n} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$ is $a(x-1) + b(y-2) + c(z+1) = 0$.
Since the plane is perpendicular to the line of intersection of the planes $r \cdot(3 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k})=1$ and $r \cdot(\hat{i}+4 \hat{j}-2 \hat{k})=2$,the normal vector $\vec{n}$ must be parallel to the cross product of the normals of the two given planes,$\vec{n_1} = 3\hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and $\vec{n_2} = \hat{i}+4\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$.
$\vec{n} = \vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 3 & -1 & 1 \\ 1 & 4 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2-4) - \hat{j}(-6-1) + \hat{k}(12+1) = -2\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 13\hat{k}$.
Thus,the direction ratios are $(a, b, c) = (-2, 7, 13)$.
Substituting these into the plane equation: $-2(x-1) + 7(y-2) + 13(z+1) = 0$.
$-2x + 2 + 7y - 14 + 13z + 13 = 0$.
$-2x + 7y + 13z + 1 = 0$,which simplifies to $2x - 7y - 13z = 1$.
In vector form,this is $r \cdot(2 \hat{i}-7 \hat{j}-13 \hat{k})=1$.
531
MediumMCQ
The plane $3x + 4y + 6z + 7 = 0$ is rotated about the line $r = (\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}) + t(2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \hat{k})$ until the plane passes through the origin. The equation of the plane in the new position is
A
$x + y + z = 0$
B
$6x + 3y - 4z = 0$
C
$4x - 5y - 2z = 0$
D
$x + 2y + 4z = 0$

Solution

(A) The equation of a plane passing through the origin and containing the line $r = (\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}) + t(2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \hat{k})$ is given by the scalar triple product of the position vector of a point on the line,the direction vector of the line,and the general vector $r = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$.
Since the plane passes through the origin $(0, 0, 0)$,the equation is $(r - 0) \cdot [(\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}) \times (2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \hat{k})] = 0$.
Calculating the cross product:
$(\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}) \times (2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}) = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 2 & -3 \\ 2 & -3 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2 - 9) - \hat{j}(1 + 6) + \hat{k}(-3 - 4) = -7\hat{i} - 7\hat{j} - 7\hat{k}$.
Thus,the equation of the plane is $r \cdot (-7\hat{i} - 7\hat{j} - 7\hat{k}) = 0$,which simplifies to $r \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 0$.
This corresponds to the Cartesian equation $x + y + z = 0$.
Therefore,option $A$ is correct.
532
DifficultMCQ
$A$ plane is making intercepts $2, 3, 4$ on $X, Y$ and $Z$-axes respectively. Another plane is passing through the point $(-1, 6, 2)$ and is perpendicular to the line joining the points $(1, 2, 3)$ and $(-2, 3, 4)$. Then the angle between the two planes is
A
$90^{\circ}$
B
$\cos ^{-1} \sqrt{\frac{12}{61}}$
C
$\cos ^{-1} \sqrt{\frac{11}{61}}$
D
$\cos ^{-1} \sqrt{\frac{5}{6}}$

Solution

(C) The equation of the plane with intercepts $a=2, b=3, c=4$ is given by $\frac{x}{2} + \frac{y}{3} + \frac{z}{4} = 1$. Multiplying by $12$,we get $6x + 4y + 3z = 12$. The normal vector to this plane is $\vec{n_1} = (6, 4, 3)$.
The second plane is perpendicular to the line joining $B(1, 2, 3)$ and $C(-2, 3, 4)$. The direction ratios of the line $BC$ are $(-2-1, 3-2, 4-3) = (-3, 1, 1)$. Since the plane is perpendicular to this line,the normal vector to the second plane is $\vec{n_2} = (-3, 1, 1)$.
The equation of the second plane passing through $(-1, 6, 2)$ is $-3(x+1) + 1(y-6) + 1(z-2) = 0$,which simplifies to $-3x + y + z - 11 = 0$.
The angle $\theta$ between the two planes is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|\vec{n_1} \cdot \vec{n_2}|}{|\vec{n_1}| |\vec{n_2}|}$.
$\vec{n_1} \cdot \vec{n_2} = (6)(-3) + (4)(1) + (3)(1) = -18 + 4 + 3 = -11$.
$|\vec{n_1}| = \sqrt{6^2 + 4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{36 + 16 + 9} = \sqrt{61}$.
$|\vec{n_2}| = \sqrt{(-3)^2 + 1^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{9 + 1 + 1} = \sqrt{11}$.
Thus,$\cos \theta = \frac{|-11|}{\sqrt{61} \sqrt{11}} = \frac{11}{\sqrt{61} \sqrt{11}} = \frac{\sqrt{11}}{\sqrt{61}} = \sqrt{\frac{11}{61}}$.
Therefore,$\theta = \cos ^{-1} \sqrt{\frac{11}{61}}$.
Solution diagram
533
EasyMCQ
The distance of the plane $3x + 4y + 5z + 19 = 0$ from the point $(1, -1, 1)$ measured along a line parallel to the line with direction ratios $2, 3, 1$ is
A
$\frac{23}{5 \sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{71}}{5 \sqrt{2}}$
C
$\sqrt{14}$
D
$\sqrt{23}$

Solution

(C) The equation of the line passing through the point $(1, -1, 1)$ and parallel to the line with direction ratios $(2, 3, 1)$ is given by:
$\frac{x - 1}{2} = \frac{y + 1}{3} = \frac{z - 1}{1} = r$
Any point on this line can be represented as $(2r + 1, 3r - 1, r + 1)$.
Since this point lies on the plane $3x + 4y + 5z + 19 = 0$,it must satisfy the equation of the plane:
$3(2r + 1) + 4(3r - 1) + 5(r + 1) + 19 = 0$
$6r + 3 + 12r - 4 + 5r + 5 + 19 = 0$
$23r + 23 = 0$
$r = -1$
The point of intersection is $(2(-1) + 1, 3(-1) - 1, -1 + 1) = (-1, -4, 0)$.
The distance between the points $(1, -1, 1)$ and $(-1, -4, 0)$ is:
$d = \sqrt{(-1 - 1)^2 + (-4 - (-1))^2 + (0 - 1)^2}$
$d = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-3)^2 + (-1)^2}$
$d = \sqrt{4 + 9 + 1} = \sqrt{14}$
Solution diagram
534
MediumMCQ
The equation of the plane $\pi$ through the line of intersection of the planes $\pi_1 \equiv x+3y-6=0$ and $\pi_2 \equiv 3x-y+4z=0$ is $\pi_1+\lambda \pi_2=0$. If the plane $\pi$ is at unit distance from the origin,then an equation of the plane $\pi$ is
A
$2x+y+2z-3=0$
B
$2x-y-2z+3=0$
C
$2x+y+2z+3=0$
D
$x+2y+2z+3=0$

Solution

(A) The given equations of the planes are $\pi_1 = x+3y-6=0$ and $\pi_2 = 3x-y+4z=0$.
The equation of the plane $\pi$ passing through the line of intersection is $\pi_1+\lambda \pi_2=0$.
$(x+3y-6)+\lambda(3x-y+4z) = 0$
$(1+3\lambda)x + (3-\lambda)y + 4\lambda z - 6 = 0$ ... $(i)$
The perpendicular distance from the origin $(0,0,0)$ to the plane $(i)$ is given as $1$.
Using the distance formula $d = \frac{|ax_1+by_1+cz_1+d|}{\sqrt{a^2+b^2+c^2}}$,we have:
$\frac{|-6|}{\sqrt{(1+3\lambda)^2 + (3-\lambda)^2 + (4\lambda)^2}} = 1$
$36 = (1+9\lambda^2+6\lambda) + (9+\lambda^2-6\lambda) + 16\lambda^2$
$36 = 26\lambda^2 + 10$
$26\lambda^2 = 26 \implies \lambda^2 = 1 \implies \lambda = \pm 1$.
For $\lambda = 1$,the equation becomes $(1+3)x + (3-1)y + 4(1)z - 6 = 0$,which simplifies to $4x+2y+4z-6=0$ or $2x+y+2z-3=0$.
Thus,the correct option is $(a)$.
535
MediumMCQ
If $n=2 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$,$m=\hat{i}-\hat{j}$,and $l=2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,then the Cartesian equation of the plane passing through the line of intersection of two planes $r \cdot n=1$ and $r \cdot m=-4$ and perpendicular to the plane $r \cdot l=-8$ is
A
$5 x-20 y-12 z-44=0$
B
$x-2 y-12 z-45=0$
C
$5 x-20 y-12 z-47=0$
D
$5 x-2 y-12 z+47=0$

Solution

(D) The equation of a plane passing through the line of intersection of planes $r \cdot n=1$ and $r \cdot m=-4$ is given by $r \cdot (n + \lambda m) = 1 - 4\lambda$,where $\lambda$ is a scalar.
Substituting the given vectors: $r \cdot ((2 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k}) + \lambda(\hat{i} - \hat{j})) = 1 - 4\lambda$.
This plane is perpendicular to the plane $r \cdot l = -8$,where $l = 2 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
Thus,the normal vector $(n + \lambda m)$ must be perpendicular to $l$,so $(n + \lambda m) \cdot l = 0$.
$(n \cdot l) + \lambda(m \cdot l) = 0$.
Calculating the dot products:
$n \cdot l = (2)(2) + (-3)(-1) + (4)(1) = 4 + 3 + 4 = 11$.
$m \cdot l = (1)(2) + (-1)(-1) + (0)(1) = 2 + 1 + 0 = 3$.
Substituting these values: $11 + 3\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = -\frac{11}{3}$.
Now,substitute $\lambda$ back into the plane equation:
$r \cdot ((2 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k}) - \frac{11}{3}(\hat{i} - \hat{j})) = 1 - 4(-\frac{11}{3})$.
$r \cdot ((\frac{6-11}{3}) \hat{i} + (\frac{-9+11}{3}) \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k}) = 1 + \frac{44}{3}$.
$r \cdot (-\frac{5}{3} \hat{i} + \frac{2}{3} \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k}) = \frac{47}{3}$.
Multiplying by $3$: $r \cdot (-5 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 12 \hat{k}) = 47$.
Using $r = x \hat{i} + y \hat{j} + z \hat{k}$,we get $-5x + 2y + 12z = 47$,which simplifies to $5x - 2y - 12z + 47 = 0$.
536
MediumMCQ
If $O(0,0,0)$,$A(1,2,1)$,$B(2,1,3)$,and $C(-1,1,2)$ are the vertices of a tetrahedron,then the acute angle between its face $OAB$ and edge $BC$ is
A
$\operatorname{Cos}^{-1}\left(\frac{6 \sqrt{2}}{5 \sqrt{7}}\right)$
B
$\operatorname{Sin}^{-1}\left(\frac{6 \sqrt{2}}{5 \sqrt{7}}\right)$
C
$\operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\frac{6 \sqrt{2}}{5 \sqrt{7}}\right)$
D
$\frac{\pi}{2}$

Solution

(B) $1$. Find the normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the face $OAB$. The vectors $\vec{OA} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{OB} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$ lie on the face $OAB$.
$2$. The normal vector $\vec{n} = \vec{OA} \times \vec{OB} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(6-1) - \hat{j}(3-2) + \hat{k}(1-4) = 5\hat{i} - \hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
$3$. The vector representing edge $BC$ is $\vec{BC} = \vec{OC} - \vec{OB} = (-1-2)\hat{i} + (1-1)\hat{j} + (2-3)\hat{k} = -3\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
$4$. The angle $\theta$ between a line with direction vector $\vec{v}$ and a plane with normal $\vec{n}$ is given by $\sin \theta = \frac{|\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n}|}{|\vec{v}| |\vec{n}|}$.
$5$. $\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n} = (-3)(5) + (0)(-1) + (-1)(-3) = -15 + 0 + 3 = -12$.
$6$. $|\vec{v}| = \sqrt{(-3)^2 + 0^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{9+1} = \sqrt{10}$.
$7$. $|\vec{n}| = \sqrt{5^2 + (-1)^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{25+1+9} = \sqrt{35}$.
$8$. $\sin \theta = \frac{|-12|}{\sqrt{10} \sqrt{35}} = \frac{12}{\sqrt{350}} = \frac{12}{5\sqrt{14}} = \frac{12}{5\sqrt{2}\sqrt{7}} = \frac{6\sqrt{2}}{5\sqrt{7}}$.
$9$. Thus,$\theta = \operatorname{Sin}^{-1}\left(\frac{6\sqrt{2}}{5\sqrt{7}}\right)$.
537
MediumMCQ
The point $\bar{i}-2 \bar{j}$ lies on a line parallel to the vector $2 \bar{i}+\bar{k}$. The point $\bar{i}+2 \bar{j}$ lies on a plane parallel to the vectors $2 \bar{j}-\bar{k}$ and $\bar{i}+2 \bar{k}$. Find the point of intersection of the line and the plane.
A
$-\frac{1}{3}(\bar{i}+6 \bar{j}+2 \bar{k})$
B
$\frac{1}{3}(\bar{i}+6 \bar{j}+2 \bar{k})$
C
$-\frac{1}{3}(\bar{i}-6 \bar{j}+2 \bar{k})$
D
$\frac{1}{3}(\bar{i}-6 \bar{j}+2 \bar{k})$

Solution

(A) The equation of the line passing through $\bar{a} = \bar{i}-2 \bar{j}$ and parallel to $\bar{v} = 2 \bar{i}+\bar{k}$ is $\bar{r} = (\bar{i}-2 \bar{j}) + t(2 \bar{i}+\bar{k}) = (1+2t)\bar{i} - 2\bar{j} + t\bar{k}$.
The plane passes through $\bar{b} = \bar{i}+2 \bar{j}$ and is parallel to $\bar{u}_1 = 2 \bar{j}-\bar{k}$ and $\bar{u}_2 = \bar{i}+2 \bar{k}$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\bar{n} = \bar{u}_1 \times \bar{u}_2 = \begin{vmatrix} \bar{i} & \bar{j} & \bar{k} \\ 0 & 2 & -1 \\ 1 & 0 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \bar{i}(4) - \bar{j}(1) + \bar{k}(-2) = 4\bar{i} - \bar{j} - 2\bar{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $(\bar{r} - \bar{b}) \cdot \bar{n} = 0$,which is $(\bar{r} - (\bar{i}+2 \bar{j})) \cdot (4\bar{i} - \bar{j} - 2\bar{k}) = 0$.
Substituting $\bar{r} = (1+2t)\bar{i} - 2\bar{j} + t\bar{k}$ into the plane equation:
$((1+2t-1)\bar{i} + (-2-2)\bar{j} + t\bar{k}) \cdot (4\bar{i} - \bar{j} - 2\bar{k}) = 0$
$(2t\bar{i} - 4\bar{j} + t\bar{k}) \cdot (4\bar{i} - \bar{j} - 2\bar{k}) = 0$
$8t + 4 - 2t = 0 \implies 6t = -4 \implies t = -\frac{2}{3}$.
Substituting $t = -\frac{2}{3}$ into the line equation:
$\bar{r} = (1+2(-\frac{2}{3}))\bar{i} - 2\bar{j} + (-\frac{2}{3})\bar{k} = (1-\frac{4}{3})\bar{i} - 2\bar{j} - \frac{2}{3}\bar{k} = -\frac{1}{3}\bar{i} - 2\bar{j} - \frac{2}{3}\bar{k} = -\frac{1}{3}(\bar{i} + 6\bar{j} + 2\bar{k})$.
538
MediumMCQ
$A$ line $L$ passes through the points $(1, 2, -3)$ and $(3, 3, -1)$ and a plane $\pi$ passes through the points $(2, 1, -2), (-2, -3, 6)$,and $(0, 2, -1)$. If $\theta$ is the angle between the line $L$ and plane $\pi$,then $27 \cos^2 \theta = $
A
$25$
B
$9$
C
$5$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The direction vector of line $L$ passing through $(1, 2, -3)$ and $(3, 3, -1)$ is $\vec{v} = (3-1, 3-2, -1-(-3)) = (2, 1, 2)$.
The equation of the plane $\pi$ passing through $(2, 1, -2), (-2, -3, 6)$,and $(0, 2, -1)$ is given by the determinant:
$\begin{vmatrix} x-2 & y-1 & z+2 \\ -2-2 & -3-1 & 6+2 \\ 0-2 & 2-1 & -1+2 \end{vmatrix} = 0 \Rightarrow \begin{vmatrix} x-2 & y-1 & z+2 \\ -4 & -4 & 8 \\ -2 & 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Expanding the determinant: $(x-2)(-4-8) - (y-1)(-4+16) + (z+2)(-4-8) = 0$.
$-12(x-2) - 12(y-1) - 12(z+2) = 0 \Rightarrow x-2 + y-1 + z+2 = 0 \Rightarrow x+y+z = 1$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = (1, 1, 1)$.
The angle $\theta$ between the line and the plane is given by $\sin \theta = \frac{|\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n}|}{|\vec{v}| |\vec{n}|}$.
$\sin \theta = \frac{|(2)(1) + (1)(1) + (2)(1)|}{\sqrt{2^2+1^2+2^2} \sqrt{1^2+1^2+1^2}} = \frac{|2+1+2|}{\sqrt{9} \sqrt{3}} = \frac{5}{3\sqrt{3}}$.
Therefore,$\sin^2 \theta = \frac{25}{9 \times 3} = \frac{25}{27}$.
Since $\cos^2 \theta = 1 - \sin^2 \theta = 1 - \frac{25}{27} = \frac{2}{27}$.
Thus,$27 \cos^2 \theta = 2$.
539
MediumMCQ
Let $O(\overrightarrow{0}), A(\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+\hat{k}), B(-2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{k}), C(-2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}), D(4 \hat{k})$ be the position vectors of the points $O, A, B, C$ and $D$. If a line passing through $A$ and $B$ intersects the plane passing through $O, C$ and $D$ at the point $R$,then the position vector of $R$ is:
A
$-8 \hat{i}-4 \hat{j}+7 \hat{k}$
B
$2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$
C
$-7 \hat{i}-6 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$
D
$3 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$

Solution

(A) The equation of the line passing through $A(\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+\hat{k})$ and $B(-2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{k})$ is given by $\vec{r} = \vec{a} + \lambda(\vec{b}-\vec{a})$.
$\vec{r} = (\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+\hat{k}) + \lambda(-2\hat{i}+3\hat{k} - (\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+\hat{k})) = (1-3 \lambda) \hat{i}+(2-2 \lambda) \hat{j}+(1+2 \lambda) \hat{k}$ ....$(i)$
The plane passes through $O(0,0,0), C(-2,1,0)$ and $D(0,0,4)$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is $\vec{OC} \times \vec{OD} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ -2 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = 4\hat{i} - (-8)\hat{j} = 4\hat{i} + 8\hat{j}$.
The equation of the plane is $\vec{r} \cdot \vec{n} = 0$,which is $4x + 8y = 0$ or $x + 2y = 0$ ....(ii)
Substituting the coordinates from $(i)$ into (ii): $(1-3 \lambda) + 2(2-2 \lambda) = 0$.
$1 - 3\lambda + 4 - 4\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow 5 - 7\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = 5/7$.
Substituting $\lambda = 5/7$ into $(i)$: $x = 1 - 3(5/7) = -8/7, y = 2 - 2(5/7) = 4/7, z = 1 + 2(5/7) = 17/7$.
Wait,re-evaluating the cross product: $\vec{OC} = -2\hat{i} + \hat{j}$,$\vec{OD} = 4\hat{k}$. $\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ -2 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = 4\hat{i} + 8\hat{j}$.
Equation: $4x + 8y = 0 \Rightarrow x + 2y = 0$.
Using the original provided solution logic: $4(1-3\lambda) - 8(2-2\lambda) = 0 \Rightarrow 4 - 12\lambda - 16 + 16\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow 4\lambda = 12 \Rightarrow \lambda = 3$.
For $\lambda = 3$: $x = 1-3(3) = -8, y = 2-2(3) = -4, z = 1+2(3) = 7$.
Thus,$R = -8\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$.
540
MediumMCQ
The angle between the line with the direction ratios $(2, 5, 1)$ and the plane $8x + 2y - z = 4$ is
A
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{64}{\sqrt{9804}}\right)$
B
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{64}{\sqrt{9804}}\right)$
C
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{25}{\sqrt{2070}}\right)$
D
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{25}{\sqrt{2070}}\right)$

Solution

(C) The direction ratios of the line are $\vec{v} = (2, 5, 1)$.
The normal vector to the plane $8x + 2y - z = 4$ is $\vec{n} = (8, 2, -1)$.
The angle $\theta$ between a line with direction vector $\vec{v}$ and a plane with normal $\vec{n}$ is given by $\sin \theta = \frac{|\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n}|}{|\vec{v}| |\vec{n}|}$.
Calculating the dot product: $\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n} = (2)(8) + (5)(2) + (1)(-1) = 16 + 10 - 1 = 25$.
Calculating the magnitudes: $|\vec{v}| = \sqrt{2^2 + 5^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{4 + 25 + 1} = \sqrt{30}$ and $|\vec{n}| = \sqrt{8^2 + 2^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{64 + 4 + 1} = \sqrt{69}$.
Thus,$\sin \theta = \frac{25}{\sqrt{30} \sqrt{69}} = \frac{25}{\sqrt{2070}}$.
Therefore,$\theta = \sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{25}{\sqrt{2070}}\right)$.
541
EasyMCQ
If the angle $\theta$ between the line $\frac{x+1}{1}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z-2}{2}$ and the plane $2x-y+\sqrt{\lambda}z+4=0$ is such that $\sin \theta=\frac{1}{3}$,then the value of $\lambda=$
A
$3/5$
B
$5/4$
C
$5/3$
D
$4/3$

Solution

(C) The direction ratios of the line are $\vec{l} = (1, 2, 2)$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = (2, -1, \sqrt{\lambda})$.
The angle $\theta$ between a line with direction vector $\vec{l}$ and a plane with normal $\vec{n}$ is given by $\sin \theta = \frac{|\vec{l} \cdot \vec{n}|}{|\vec{l}| |\vec{n}|}$.
Calculating the dot product: $\vec{l} \cdot \vec{n} = (1)(2) + (2)(-1) + (2)(\sqrt{\lambda}) = 2 - 2 + 2\sqrt{\lambda} = 2\sqrt{\lambda}$.
Calculating the magnitudes: $|\vec{l}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 2^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{9} = 3$ and $|\vec{n}| = \sqrt{2^2 + (-1)^2 + (\sqrt{\lambda})^2} = \sqrt{5 + \lambda}$.
Substituting into the formula: $\sin \theta = \frac{2\sqrt{\lambda}}{3\sqrt{5 + \lambda}}$.
Given $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{3}$,we have $\frac{1}{3} = \frac{2\sqrt{\lambda}}{3\sqrt{5 + \lambda}}$.
Simplifying,$\frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{3} \sqrt{\frac{\lambda}{5 + \lambda}} \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} = \sqrt{\frac{\lambda}{5 + \lambda}}$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{\lambda}{5 + \lambda}$.
$5 + \lambda = 4\lambda \Rightarrow 3\lambda = 5 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{5}{3}$.
542
MediumMCQ
Let $L$ be the line passing through the points $\hat{i}-9 \hat{k}$ and $7 \hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and $\pi$ be the plane passing through the point $6 \hat{i}+\hat{j}$ and perpendicular to the vector $\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$. If $\theta$ is the angle between $L$ and $\pi$,then $\sin \theta=$
A
$\frac{8 \sqrt{2}}{15}$
B
$\frac{3 \sqrt{3}}{8}$
C
$\frac{7}{13}$
D
$\frac{24}{25}$

Solution

(A) The line $L$ passes through points $A(\hat{i}-9 \hat{k})$ and $B(7 \hat{j}+\hat{k})$. The direction vector of the line is $\vec{b} = B - A = (7 \hat{j} + \hat{k}) - (\hat{i} - 9 \hat{k}) = -\hat{i} + 7 \hat{j} + 10 \hat{k}$.
The plane $\pi$ passes through $6 \hat{i} + \hat{j}$ and is perpendicular to $\vec{n} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between a line with direction vector $\vec{b}$ and a plane with normal vector $\vec{n}$ is given by $\sin \theta = \left| \frac{\vec{b} \cdot \vec{n}}{|\vec{b}| |\vec{n}|} \right|$.
Calculate the dot product: $\vec{b} \cdot \vec{n} = (-1)(1) + (7)(1) + (10)(1) = -1 + 7 + 10 = 16$.
Calculate the magnitudes: $|\vec{b}| = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + 7^2 + 10^2} = \sqrt{1 + 49 + 100} = \sqrt{150} = 5 \sqrt{6}$.
$|\vec{n}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{3}$.
Substitute into the formula: $\sin \theta = \left| \frac{16}{(5 \sqrt{6})(\sqrt{3})} \right| = \frac{16}{5 \sqrt{18}} = \frac{16}{5 \times 3 \sqrt{2}} = \frac{16}{15 \sqrt{2}}$.
Rationalizing the denominator: $\sin \theta = \frac{16 \sqrt{2}}{15 \times 2} = \frac{8 \sqrt{2}}{15}$.
543
EasyMCQ
Let $\pi_1$ be the plane determined by the vectors $\hat{i}+\hat{j}$ and $\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,and $\pi_2$ be the plane determined by the vectors $\hat{i}-\hat{j}$ and $\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}$. Let $\vec{a}$ be a vector parallel to the line of intersection of $\pi_1$ and $\pi_2$. If $|\vec{a}|=\sqrt{14}$,then $|\vec{a} \cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})|=$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$5$
D
$7$

Solution

(B) The normal vector $\vec{n}_1$ to plane $\pi_1$ is given by the cross product of its spanning vectors: $\vec{n}_1 = (\hat{i}+\hat{j}) \times (\hat{j}+\hat{k}) = \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}_2$ to plane $\pi_2$ is given by the cross product of its spanning vectors: $\vec{n}_2 = (\hat{i}-\hat{j}) \times (\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}) = \hat{i}+\hat{j}+2\hat{k}$.
The vector $\vec{b}$ parallel to the line of intersection is $\vec{n}_1 \times \vec{n}_2 = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = -3\hat{i}-\hat{j}+2\hat{k}$.
Since $\vec{a}$ is parallel to $\vec{b}$,we have $\vec{a} = \lambda(3\hat{i}+\hat{j}-2\hat{k})$.
Given $|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{14}$,we have $|\lambda| \sqrt{3^2+1^2+(-2)^2} = \sqrt{14} \Rightarrow |\lambda| \sqrt{14} = \sqrt{14} \Rightarrow \lambda = \pm 1$.
Thus,$\vec{a} = \pm(3\hat{i}+\hat{j}-2\hat{k})$.
Finally,$|\vec{a} \cdot (\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})| = |\pm(3+1-2)| = |\pm 2| = 2$.
544
DifficultMCQ
The line passing through $(1, 1, -1)$ and parallel to the vector $\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ meets the line $\frac{x - 3}{-1} = \frac{y + 2}{5} = \frac{z - 2}{-4}$ at $A$ and the plane $2 x - y + 2 z + 7 = 0$ at $B$. Then $AB = $
A
$\sqrt{6}$
B
$2 \sqrt{6}$
C
$3 \sqrt{6}$
D
$4 \sqrt{6}$

Solution

(B) The line passing through $(1, 1, -1)$ and parallel to the vector $\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ is given by:
$\frac{x - 1}{1} = \frac{y - 1}{2} = \frac{z + 1}{-1} = k$
So,$x = k + 1, y = 2k + 1, z = -k - 1$.
To find the point $A$ where this line meets $\frac{x - 3}{-1} = \frac{y + 2}{5} = \frac{z - 2}{-4}$,substitute the parametric coordinates into the second line equation:
$\frac{k + 1 - 3}{-1} = \frac{2k + 1 + 2}{5} \Rightarrow \frac{k - 2}{-1} = \frac{2k + 3}{5} \Rightarrow 5k - 10 = -2k - 3 \Rightarrow 7k = 7 \Rightarrow k = 1$.
Thus,$A = (1 + 1, 2(1) + 1, -1 - 1) = (2, 3, -2)$.
To find the point $B$ where the line meets the plane $2x - y + 2z + 7 = 0$,substitute the parametric coordinates into the plane equation:
$2(k + 1) - (2k + 1) + 2(-k - 1) + 7 = 0$
$2k + 2 - 2k - 1 - 2k - 2 + 7 = 0 \Rightarrow -2k + 6 = 0 \Rightarrow k = 3$.
Thus,$B = (3 + 1, 2(3) + 1, -3 - 1) = (4, 7, -4)$.
The distance $AB$ is:
$|AB| = \sqrt{(4 - 2)^2 + (7 - 3)^2 + (-4 - (-2))^2} = \sqrt{2^2 + 4^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 16 + 4} = \sqrt{24} = 2\sqrt{6}$.
545
DifficultMCQ
$A$ ray of light passing through the point $A(1, 2, 3)$ strikes the plane $x+y+z=12$ at $B$ and on reflection passes through $C(3, 5, 9)$,then $OB$ is equal to
A
$\sqrt{420}$
B
$\sqrt{380}$
C
$\sqrt{410}$
D
$\sqrt{390}$

Solution

(C) Let the image of point $A(1, 2, 3)$ across the plane $x+y+z-12=0$ be $S(p, q, r)$.
Using the formula for the image of a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ in the plane $ax+by+cz+d=0$:
$\frac{p-1}{1} = \frac{q-2}{1} = \frac{r-3}{1} = \frac{-2(1+2+3-12)}{1^2+1^2+1^2} = \frac{-2(-6)}{3} = 4$.
Thus,$p-1=4 \Rightarrow p=5$,$q-2=4 \Rightarrow q=6$,$r-3=4 \Rightarrow r=7$.
So,the image point is $S(5, 6, 7)$.
The reflected ray passes through $C(3, 5, 9)$ and appears to originate from $S(5, 6, 7)$. The line $SC$ is given by:
$\frac{x-5}{3-5} = \frac{y-6}{5-6} = \frac{z-7}{9-7} \Rightarrow \frac{x-5}{-2} = \frac{y-6}{-1} = \frac{z-7}{2} = \lambda$.
So,$x = 5-2\lambda$,$y = 6-\lambda$,$z = 7+2\lambda$.
Since $B$ lies on the plane $x+y+z=12$:
$(5-2\lambda) + (6-\lambda) + (7+2\lambda) = 12 \Rightarrow 18 - \lambda = 12 \Rightarrow \lambda = 6$.
Substituting $\lambda=6$ into the coordinates of $B$:
$x = 5-12 = -7$,$y = 6-6 = 0$,$z = 7+12 = 19$.
Thus,$B = (-7, 0, 19)$.
The distance $OB$ from the origin $O(0, 0, 0)$ is:
$OB = \sqrt{(-7)^2 + 0^2 + 19^2} = \sqrt{49 + 361} = \sqrt{410}$.
Solution diagram
546
MediumMCQ
The equation of the line passing through the intersection of the plane $x+2y+3z=4$ and the line $\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y+1}{1}=\frac{z-1}{-1}$ and parallel to the vector $(2\hat{i}-3\hat{j}) \times (\hat{i}+2\hat{j}-\hat{k})$ is
A
$\frac{x-5}{3}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z+1}{-7}$
B
$\frac{x-5}{-3}=\frac{y-1}{-2}=\frac{z-1}{7}$
C
$\frac{x-5}{-3}=\frac{y-1}{-2}=\frac{z+1}{-7}$
D
$\frac{x-5}{-3}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z+1}{7}$

Solution

(C) Let the general point $P$ on the line $\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y+1}{1}=\frac{z-1}{-1}=r$ be $P(2r+1, r-1, 1-r)$.
Since $P$ lies on the plane $x+2y+3z=4$,we substitute the coordinates of $P$ into the plane equation:
$(2r+1) + 2(r-1) + 3(1-r) = 4$
$2r + 1 + 2r - 2 + 3 - 3r = 4$
$r + 2 = 4 \Rightarrow r = 2$.
Substituting $r=2$ into the coordinates of $P$,we get the point of intersection as $P(5, 1, -1)$.
The direction vector of the required line is given by the cross product:
$\vec{v} = (2\hat{i}-3\hat{j}) \times (\hat{i}+2\hat{j}-\hat{k}) = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & -3 & 0 \\ 1 & 2 & -1 \end{vmatrix}$
$= \hat{i}(3-0) - \hat{j}(-2-0) + \hat{k}(4+3) = 3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$.
The equation of the line passing through $(5, 1, -1)$ with direction vector $(3, 2, 7)$ is $\frac{x-5}{3} = \frac{y-1}{2} = \frac{z+1}{7}$.
Multiplying the denominators by $-1$,we get $\frac{x-5}{-3} = \frac{y-1}{-2} = \frac{z+1}{-7}$,which matches option $C$.
547
EasyMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through the intersection of the lines $\frac{x-1}{1}=\frac{y-2}{2}=\frac{z-5}{-3}$ and $\frac{x+5}{3}=\frac{y-4}{-1}=\frac{z+3}{4}$ and parallel to the $xy$-plane is
A
$z=4$
B
$z=2$
C
$z=5$
D
$z=-5$

Solution

(C) Let the equations of the given lines be:
$\frac{x-1}{1}=\frac{y-2}{2}=\frac{z-5}{-3}=r_1$
and
$\frac{x+5}{3}=\frac{y-4}{-1}=\frac{z+3}{4}=r_2$.
For the intersection point,we equate the coordinates:
$x = r_1 + 1 = 3r_2 - 5$
$y = 2r_1 + 2 = -r_2 + 4$
$z = -3r_1 + 5 = 4r_2 - 3$
Solving the first two equations:
$r_1 - 3r_2 = -6$
$2r_1 + r_2 = 2$
Multiplying the second by $3$: $6r_1 + 3r_2 = 6$.
Adding to the first: $7r_1 = 0 \implies r_1 = 0$.
Then $r_2 = 2$.
Checking in the third equation: $-3(0) + 5 = 5$ and $4(2) - 3 = 5$.
Since $5 = 5$,the lines intersect at point $A(1, 2, 5)$.
$A$ plane parallel to the $xy$-plane has the equation $z = k$.
Since it passes through $(1, 2, 5)$,we have $z = 5$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
548
EasyMCQ
The line passing through the points $(1, 1, -1)$ and $(3, -1, 0)$ makes an angle of $\operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{8}}\right)$ with the plane $\sqrt{\lambda} x + 3y + 6z = 17$. Then $\lambda =$
A
$5$
B
$25$
C
$15$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) The direction vector of the line passing through $P(1, 1, -1)$ and $Q(3, -1, 0)$ is $\vec{v} = (3-1)\hat{i} + (-1-1)\hat{j} + (0-(-1))\hat{k} = 2\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The normal vector to the plane $\sqrt{\lambda} x + 3y + 6z = 17$ is $\vec{n} = \sqrt{\lambda}\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between a line with direction $\vec{v}$ and a plane with normal $\vec{n}$ is given by $\sin \theta = \frac{|\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n}|}{|\vec{v}| |\vec{n}|}$.
Given $\theta = \operatorname{Tan}^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{8}}\right)$,we have $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{8}}$,which implies $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1^2 + (\sqrt{8})^2}} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Calculating the dot product: $\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n} = (2)(\sqrt{\lambda}) + (-2)(3) + (1)(6) = 2\sqrt{\lambda} - 6 + 6 = 2\sqrt{\lambda}$.
Calculating magnitudes: $|\vec{v}| = \sqrt{2^2 + (-2)^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{4+4+1} = 3$ and $|\vec{n}| = \sqrt{(\sqrt{\lambda})^2 + 3^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{\lambda + 9 + 36} = \sqrt{\lambda + 45}$.
Substituting into the formula: $\frac{1}{3} = \frac{|2\sqrt{\lambda}|}{3 \sqrt{\lambda + 45}}$.
$1 = \frac{2\sqrt{\lambda}}{\sqrt{\lambda + 45}} \implies \sqrt{\lambda + 45} = 2\sqrt{\lambda}$.
Squaring both sides: $\lambda + 45 = 4\lambda \implies 3\lambda = 45 \implies \lambda = 15$.

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