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Class 12 Mathematics · THREE DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRY · Line and Plane

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EasyMCQ
The angle made by the vector $2\hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ with the plane represented by $\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+2\hat{k})=7$ is (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$30$
B
$60$
C
$45$
D
$75$

Solution

(A) The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
Let the given vector be $\vec{v} = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The angle $\alpha$ between the vector $\vec{v}$ and the normal $\vec{n}$ is given by $\cos \alpha = \frac{|\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n}|}{|\vec{v}| |\vec{n}|}$.
$\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n} = (2)(1) + (-1)(1) + (1)(2) = 2 - 1 + 2 = 3$.
$|\vec{v}| = \sqrt{2^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{4 + 1 + 1} = \sqrt{6}$.
$|\vec{n}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{1 + 1 + 4} = \sqrt{6}$.
$\cos \alpha = \frac{3}{\sqrt{6} \cdot \sqrt{6}} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$\alpha = 60^{\circ}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the vector and the plane is given by $\theta = 90^{\circ} - \alpha = 90^{\circ} - 60^{\circ} = 30^{\circ}$.
552
MediumMCQ
If the line joining the points $\hat{i}+\hat{j}$ and $3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}$ meets the plane that passes through the point $2 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}$ and is parallel to the vectors $3 \hat{j}+5 \hat{k}$ and $3 \hat{i}-\hat{k}$ at point $P$,then the position vector of the point $P$ is
A
$-27 \hat{i}+\hat{j}+14 \hat{k}$
B
$29 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-14 \hat{k}$
C
$-14 \hat{i}+89 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$
D
$2 \hat{i}+5 \hat{j}-7 \hat{k}$

Solution

(B) The line passes through $A(1, 1, 0)$ and $B(3, 1, -1)$. The direction vector is $\vec{v} = B - A = 2\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} - 1\hat{k}$. The equation of the line is $\frac{x-1}{2} = \frac{y-1}{0} = \frac{z}{-1} = r$. Thus,any point $P$ on the line is $(2r+1, 1, -r)$.
The plane passes through $(2, 4, 0)$ and is parallel to $\vec{u} = 3\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$ and $\vec{w} = 3\hat{i} - \hat{k}$. The normal to the plane is $\vec{n} = \vec{u} \times \vec{w} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 3 & 5 \\ 3 & 0 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = -3\hat{i} + 15\hat{j} - 9\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $-3(x-2) + 15(y-4) - 9(z-0) = 0$,which simplifies to $x - 5y + 3z + 18 = 0$.
Substituting $P(2r+1, 1, -r)$ into the plane equation: $(2r+1) - 5(1) + 3(-r) + 18 = 0 \Rightarrow -r + 14 = 0 \Rightarrow r = 14$.
The position vector of $P$ is $(2(14)+1)\hat{i} + 1\hat{j} - 14\hat{k} = 29\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 14\hat{k}$.
553
MediumMCQ
If the line joining the points $\overline{i} + 2\overline{j}$ and $\overline{j} - 2\overline{k}$ intersects the plane passing through the points $2\overline{i} - \overline{j}$,$2\overline{j} + 3\overline{k}$,and $\overline{k} - 2\overline{i}$ at $\overline{r}$,then $\overline{r} \cdot (\overline{i} + \overline{j} + \overline{k}) = $
A
$15$
B
$5$
C
$3$
D
$7$

Solution

(A) Let the points be $A(1, 2, 0)$ and $B(0, 1, -2)$. The equation of the line passing through $A$ and $B$ is $\overline{r} = (1 - t)(\overline{i} + 2\overline{j}) + t(\overline{j} - 2\overline{k}) = (1 - t)\overline{i} + (2 - t)\overline{j} - 2t\overline{k}$.
Let the points on the plane be $P(2, -1, 0)$,$Q(0, 2, 3)$,and $R(-2, 0, 1)$. The normal vector $\overline{n}$ to the plane is given by $\vec{PQ} \times \vec{PR} = (-2\overline{i} + 3\overline{j} + 3\overline{k}) \times (-4\overline{i} + \overline{j} + \overline{k}) = \begin{vmatrix} \overline{i} & \overline{j} & \overline{k} \\ -2 & 3 & 3 \\ -4 & 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = 0\overline{i} - 10\overline{j} + 10\overline{k} = -10\overline{j} + 10\overline{k}$.
We can take the normal vector as $\overline{n} = \overline{j} - \overline{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $(\overline{r} - (2\overline{i} - \overline{j})) \cdot (\overline{j} - \overline{k}) = 0$,which simplifies to $y - z = -1$.
Substituting the coordinates of the line $(1-t, 2-t, -2t)$ into the plane equation: $(2-t) - (-2t) = -1 \implies 2 + t = -1 \implies t = -3$.
The intersection point $\overline{r}$ is $(1 - (-3))\overline{i} + (2 - (-3))\overline{j} - 2(-3)\overline{k} = 4\overline{i} + 5\overline{j} + 6\overline{k}$.
Finally,$\overline{r} \cdot (\overline{i} + \overline{j} + \overline{k}) = (4\overline{i} + 5\overline{j} + 6\overline{k}) \cdot (\overline{i} + \overline{j} + \overline{k}) = 4 + 5 + 6 = 15$.
554
MediumMCQ
If $\hat{i}+\hat{j}, \hat{j}+\hat{k}, \hat{k}+\hat{i}, \hat{i}-\hat{j}, \hat{j}-\hat{k}$ are the position vectors of the points $A, B, C, D, E$ respectively,then the point of intersection of the line $AB$ and the plane passing through $C, D, E$ is
A
$\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$
B
$\frac{1}{2} \hat{i}+\hat{j}+\frac{1}{2} \hat{k}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})$
D
$\frac{1}{2} \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\frac{1}{2} \hat{k}$

Solution

(B) The position vectors are $\vec{A} = \hat{i}+\hat{j}$,$\vec{B} = \hat{j}+\hat{k}$,$\vec{C} = \hat{k}+\hat{i}$,$\vec{D} = \hat{i}-\hat{j}$,$\vec{E} = \hat{j}-\hat{k}$.
Equation of line $AB$ passing through $\vec{A}$ and $\vec{B}$ is $\vec{r} = \vec{A} + \lambda(\vec{B}-\vec{A}) = (\hat{i}+\hat{j}) + \lambda(-\hat{i}+\hat{k})$.
So,$x = 1-\lambda, y = 1, z = \lambda$.
The plane passing through $C, D, E$ has the normal vector $\vec{n} = (\vec{D}-\vec{C}) \times (\vec{E}-\vec{C})$.
$\vec{D}-\vec{C} = \hat{i}-\hat{j}-\hat{k}-\hat{i} = -\hat{j}-\hat{k}$.
$\vec{E}-\vec{C} = \hat{j}-\hat{k}-\hat{k}-\hat{i} = -\hat{i}+\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$.
$\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & -1 & -1 \\ -1 & 1 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2+1) - \hat{j}(0-1) + \hat{k}(0-1) = 3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $3(x-0) + 1(y-1) - 1(z-1) = 0 \Rightarrow 3x + y - z = 0$.
Substituting the line coordinates into the plane equation: $3(1-\lambda) + 1 - \lambda = 0 \Rightarrow 3 - 3\lambda + 1 - \lambda = 0 \Rightarrow 4 = 4\lambda \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,the point of intersection is $(1-\frac{1}{2})\hat{i} + 1\hat{j} + \frac{1}{2}\hat{k} = \frac{1}{2}\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \frac{1}{2}\hat{k}$.
555
EasyMCQ
The acute angle between the line $r = (-\hat{i} + 3\hat{k}) + \lambda(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 6\hat{k})$ and the plane $r \cdot (10\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 11\hat{k}) = 3$ is:
A
$\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{8}{21}\right)$
B
$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{8}{21}\right)$
C
$\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{21}\right)$
D
$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{21}\right)$

Solution

(A) The line is given by $r = a + \lambda b$,where $b = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}$.
The plane is given by $r \cdot n = d$,where $n = 10\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 11\hat{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between a line with direction vector $b$ and a plane with normal vector $n$ is given by $\sin \theta = \frac{|b \cdot n|}{|b||n|}$.
First,calculate the dot product $b \cdot n = (2)(10) + (3)(2) + (6)(-11) = 20 + 6 - 66 = -40$.
Next,calculate the magnitudes $|b| = \sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{4 + 9 + 36} = \sqrt{49} = 7$.
And $|n| = \sqrt{10^2 + 2^2 + (-11)^2} = \sqrt{100 + 4 + 121} = \sqrt{225} = 15$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$\sin \theta = \frac{|-40|}{7 \times 15} = \frac{40}{105} = \frac{8}{21}$.
Therefore,$\theta = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{8}{21}\right)$.
556
EasyMCQ
If the line $r = a + t b$ is parallel to the plane $r = c + l d + m e$,then
A
$[a b c] = 0$
B
$[b c d] = 0$
C
$[c d e] = 0$
D
$[b d e] = 0$

Solution

(D) The equation of the line is $r = a + t b$,which means the line is parallel to the vector $b$.
The equation of the plane is $r = c + l d + m e$,which means the plane is parallel to the vectors $d$ and $e$.
The normal vector to the plane is given by $n = d \times e$.
If the line is parallel to the plane,the direction vector of the line $b$ must be perpendicular to the normal vector of the plane $n$.
Therefore,$b \cdot n = 0$,which implies $b \cdot (d \times e) = 0$.
This is equivalent to the scalar triple product $[b d e] = 0$.
557
EasyMCQ
The ratio in which the line joining $(2, -4, 3)$ 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 ratio in which the plane divides the line segment joining $A(2, -4, 3)$ and $B(-4, 5, -6)$ be $\lambda : 1$.
By the section formula,the coordinates of the point of intersection $P$ are:
$P = \left( \frac{-4\lambda + 2}{\lambda + 1}, \frac{5\lambda - 4}{\lambda + 1}, \frac{-6\lambda + 3}{\lambda + 1} \right)$
Since point $P$ lies on the plane $3x + 2y + z - 4 = 0$,we substitute these coordinates into the plane 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 $(\lambda + 1)$:
$3(-4\lambda + 2) + 2(5\lambda - 4) + (-6\lambda + 3) - 4(\lambda + 1) = 0$
$-12\lambda + 6 + 10\lambda - 8 - 6\lambda + 3 - 4\lambda - 4 = 0$
$-12\lambda - 3 = 0$
$-12\lambda = 3$
$\lambda = -\frac{3}{12} = -\frac{1}{4}$
Thus,the ratio is $-1 : 4$.
558
MediumMCQ
If $L$ is a line common to the planes $3x + 4y + 7z = 1$ and $x - y + z = 5$,then the direction ratios of the line $L$ are:
A
$(11, 4, -7)$
B
$(16, 0, -1)$
C
$(2, 5, 1)$
D
$(4, -7, 11)$

Solution

(A) The line $L$ is the intersection of two planes $P_1: 3x + 4y + 7z = 1$ and $P_2: x - y + z = 5$.
The normal vectors to these planes are $\vec{n_1} = (3, 4, 7)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (1, -1, 1)$.
The direction vector $\vec{v}$ of the line $L$ is perpendicular to both normal vectors,so $\vec{v} = \vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2}$.
$\vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 3 & 4 & 7 \\ 1 & -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(4 - (-7)) - \hat{j}(3 - 7) + \hat{k}(-3 - 4) = 11\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} - 7\hat{k}$.
Thus,the direction ratios are $(11, 4, -7)$.
559
MediumMCQ
Let $\pi_1$ be the plane determined by the vectors $\bar{i}+\bar{j}$ and $\bar{i}+\bar{k}$,and $\pi_2$ be the plane determined by the vectors $\bar{j}-\bar{k}$ and $\bar{k}-\bar{i}$. Let $\bar{a}$ be a non-zero vector parallel to the line of intersection of the planes $\pi_1$ and $\pi_2$. If $\bar{b}=\bar{i}+\bar{j}-\bar{k}$,then the angle between the vectors $\bar{a}$ and $\bar{b}$ is:
A
$\operatorname{Cos}^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\right)$
B
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
C
$\operatorname{Cos}^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)$
D
$\operatorname{Cos}^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{3}\right)$

Solution

(A) The normal vector $\bar{n}_1$ to plane $\pi_1$ is given by the cross product of its spanning vectors: $\bar{n}_1 = (\bar{i}+\bar{j}) \times (\bar{i}+\bar{k}) = \bar{i} \times \bar{i} + \bar{i} \times \bar{k} + \bar{j} \times \bar{i} + \bar{j} \times \bar{k} = 0 - \bar{j} - \bar{k} + \bar{i} = \bar{i}-\bar{j}-\bar{k}$.
The normal vector $\bar{n}_2$ to plane $\pi_2$ is given by the cross product of its spanning vectors: $\bar{n}_2 = (\bar{j}-\bar{k}) \times (\bar{k}-\bar{i}) = \bar{j} \times \bar{k} - \bar{j} \times \bar{i} - \bar{k} \times \bar{k} + \bar{k} \times \bar{i} = \bar{i} + \bar{k} - 0 + \bar{j} = \bar{i}+\bar{j}+\bar{k}$.
The vector $\bar{a}$ is parallel to the line of intersection,so $\bar{a}$ is parallel to $\bar{n}_1 \times \bar{n}_2$: $\bar{a} = \bar{n}_1 \times \bar{n}_2 = (\bar{i}-\bar{j}-\bar{k}) \times (\bar{i}+\bar{j}+\bar{k}) = \bar{i} \times \bar{i} + \bar{i} \times \bar{j} + \bar{i} \times \bar{k} - \bar{j} \times \bar{i} - \bar{j} \times \bar{j} - \bar{j} \times \bar{k} - \bar{k} \times \bar{i} - \bar{k} \times \bar{j} - \bar{k} \times \bar{k} = 0 + \bar{k} - \bar{j} + \bar{k} - 0 - \bar{i} - \bar{j} + \bar{i} - 0 = -2\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}$.
We can take $\bar{a} = -\bar{j} + \bar{k}$.
Given $\bar{b} = \bar{i}+\bar{j}-\bar{k}$,the angle $\theta$ between $\bar{a}$ and $\bar{b}$ is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{\bar{a} \cdot \bar{b}}{|\bar{a}| |\bar{b}|}$.
$\bar{a} \cdot \bar{b} = (0)(\bar{i}) + (-1)(\bar{j}) + (1)(\bar{k}) \cdot (\bar{i}+\bar{j}-\bar{k}) = 0 - 1 - 1 = -2$.
$|\bar{a}| = \sqrt{0^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{2}$.
$|\bar{b}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{3}$.
$\cos \theta = \frac{-2}{\sqrt{2} \sqrt{3}} = -\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}$.
Since the angle between vectors is typically taken in $[0, \pi]$,$\theta = \pi - \operatorname{Cos}^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\right)$. However,checking the options,if we consider the magnitude or direction,the result is $\operatorname{Cos}^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\right)$ is not matching. Let's re-evaluate $\bar{a} \cdot \bar{b} = -2$. The angle is $\operatorname{Cos}^{-1}(-\sqrt{2/3})$. Given the options,there might be a sign convention or vector direction choice. Option $A$ is the intended answer.
560
EasyMCQ
If a line $L$ is common to the planes $x-y+z+2=0$ and $2x+y-2z+5=0$,then the direction cosines of the line $L$ are
A
$\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{26}}, \frac{4}{\sqrt{26}}, \frac{3}{\sqrt{26}}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{2}{3}, \frac{2}{3}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{-1}{6}, \frac{5}{6}, \frac{\sqrt{10}}{6}\right)$

Solution

(A) The line $L$ is the intersection of the two planes $x-y+z+2=0$ and $2x+y-2z+5=0$.
The normal vectors to these planes are $\vec{n_1} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{n_2} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$.
The direction vector $\vec{v}$ of the line $L$ is perpendicular to both normals,so $\vec{v} = \vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2}$.
$\vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2-1) - \hat{j}(-2-2) + \hat{k}(1+2) = \hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
The direction ratios of the line are $(1, 4, 3)$.
The magnitude of the direction vector is $\sqrt{1^2 + 4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{1 + 16 + 9} = \sqrt{26}$.
The direction cosines are given by $\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{26}}, \frac{4}{\sqrt{26}}, \frac{3}{\sqrt{26}}\right)$.
561
EasyMCQ
Let $A(2,5,7)$ be the image of the point $B(1,-2,3)$ with respect to a plane $\pi$. Let $C$ be the point where $AB$ meets the plane $\pi$. Let $D=(2,1,6)$. Then the direction cosines of $CD$ are
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{11}}, \frac{3}{\sqrt{11}}, \frac{-1}{\sqrt{11}}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}, \frac{-1}{\sqrt{6}}, \frac{2}{\sqrt{6}}$
C
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{46}}, \frac{-1}{\sqrt{46}}, \frac{6}{\sqrt{46}}$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{14}}, \frac{2}{\sqrt{14}}, \frac{3}{\sqrt{14}}$

Solution

(B) Since $A(2,5,7)$ is the image of $B(1,-2,3)$ with respect to the plane $\pi$,the point $C$ is the midpoint of $AB$.
$C = \left( \frac{2+1}{2}, \frac{5-2}{2}, \frac{7+3}{2} \right) = \left( \frac{3}{2}, \frac{3}{2}, 5 \right)$.
Given $D = (2,1,6)$,the direction ratios of the line segment $CD$ are $(2 - \frac{3}{2}, 1 - \frac{3}{2}, 6 - 5) = (\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2}, 1)$.
To find the direction cosines,we divide by the magnitude $\sqrt{(\frac{1}{2})^2 + (-\frac{1}{2})^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{4} + 1} = \sqrt{\frac{6}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{6}}{2}$.
The direction cosines are $\left( \frac{1/2}{\sqrt{6}/2}, \frac{-1/2}{\sqrt{6}/2}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}/2} \right) = \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}, \frac{2}{\sqrt{6}} \right)$.
562
MediumMCQ
$A$ plane $\pi_1$ contains the vectors $\bar{i}+\bar{j}$ and $\bar{i}+2\bar{j}$. Another plane $\pi_2$ contains the vectors $2\bar{i}-\bar{j}$ and $3\bar{i}+2\bar{k}$. $\bar{a}$ is a vector parallel to the line of intersection of $\pi_1$ and $\pi_2$. If the angle $\theta$ between $\bar{a}$ and $\bar{i}-2\bar{j}+2\bar{k}$ is acute,then $\theta=$
A
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3\sqrt{5}}\right)$
D
$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}\right)$

Solution

(C) The normal vector $\bar{n}_1$ to plane $\pi_1$ is given by $(\bar{i}+\bar{j}) \times (\bar{i}+2\bar{j}) = \bar{k}$.
The normal vector $\bar{n}_2$ to plane $\pi_2$ is given by $(2\bar{i}-\bar{j}) \times (3\bar{i}+2\bar{k}) = -2\bar{i}-4\bar{j}+3\bar{k}$.
The vector $\bar{a}$ parallel to the line of intersection is $\bar{n}_1 \times \bar{n}_2 = \bar{k} \times (-2\bar{i}-4\bar{j}+3\bar{k}) = 4\bar{i}-2\bar{j}$.
Let $\bar{b} = \bar{i}-2\bar{j}+2\bar{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between $\bar{a}$ and $\bar{b}$ is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|\bar{a} \cdot \bar{b}|}{|\bar{a}| |\bar{b}|}$.
$\bar{a} \cdot \bar{b} = (4)(1) + (-2)(-2) + (0)(2) = 4+4 = 8$.
$|\bar{a}| = \sqrt{4^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{16+4} = \sqrt{20} = 2\sqrt{5}$.
$|\bar{b}| = \sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{1+4+4} = 3$.
$\cos \theta = \frac{8}{(2\sqrt{5})(3)} = \frac{8}{6\sqrt{5}} = \frac{4}{3\sqrt{5}}$.
Thus,$\theta = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3\sqrt{5}}\right)$.
563
EasyMCQ
The foot of the perpendicular drawn from $A(1, 2, 2)$ onto the plane $x+2y+2z-5=0$ is $B(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$. If $\pi(x, y, z) \equiv x+2y+2z+5=0$ is a plane,then $-\pi(A) : \pi(B) =$ ?
A
$15: 32$
B
$-7: 5$
C
$-15: 47$
D
$-27: 20$

Solution

(B) The vector $\overrightarrow{AB}$ is parallel to the normal vector $\overrightarrow{N} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$ of the plane $x+2y+2z-5=0$.
Let $\frac{\alpha-1}{1} = \frac{\beta-2}{2} = \frac{\gamma-2}{2} = \lambda$.
Then $\alpha = \lambda+1, \beta = 2\lambda+2, \gamma = 2\lambda+2$.
Since $B$ lies on the plane $x+2y+2z-5=0$,we have $(\lambda+1) + 2(2\lambda+2) + 2(2\lambda+2) - 5 = 0$.
$\lambda + 1 + 4\lambda + 4 + 4\lambda + 4 - 5 = 0 \Rightarrow 9\lambda + 4 = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = -\frac{4}{9}$.
Thus,$B = (1 - \frac{4}{9}, 2 - \frac{8}{9}, 2 - \frac{8}{9}) = (\frac{5}{9}, \frac{10}{9}, \frac{10}{9})$.
Now,$\pi(A) = 1 + 2(2) + 2(2) + 5 = 1 + 4 + 4 + 5 = 14$.
And $\pi(B) = \frac{5}{9} + 2(\frac{10}{9}) + 2(\frac{10}{9}) + 5 = \frac{5+20+20+45}{9} = \frac{90}{9} = 10$.
Therefore,$-\pi(A) : \pi(B) = -14 : 10 = -7 : 5$.
564
MediumMCQ
If $\vec{a}=\hat{i}-\hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{c}=-\hat{k}$ are position vectors of two points,and $\vec{b}=2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\lambda \hat{k}$ and $\vec{d}=\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-\hat{k}$ are two vectors,then the lines $\vec{r}=\vec{a}+t \vec{b}$ and $\vec{r}=\vec{c}+s \vec{d}$ are:
A
skew lines when $\lambda=\frac{19}{3}$
B
coplanar $\forall \lambda \in R$
C
skew lines when $\lambda \neq \frac{19}{3}$
D
coplanar when $\lambda \neq \frac{19}{3}$

Solution

(C) The lines $\vec{r}=\vec{a}+t \vec{b}$ and $\vec{r}=\vec{c}+s \vec{d}$ are coplanar if and only if $(\vec{c}-\vec{a}) \cdot (\vec{b} \times \vec{d}) = 0$.
Given $\vec{a}=\hat{i}-\hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$,$\vec{b}=2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\lambda \hat{k}$,$\vec{c}=-\hat{k}$,and $\vec{d}=\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-\hat{k}$.
First,calculate $\vec{c}-\vec{a} = (0-1)\hat{i} + (0-(-1))\hat{j} + (-1-3)\hat{k} = -\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 4\hat{k}$.
Next,calculate the cross product $\vec{b} \times \vec{d} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & -1 & \lambda \\ 1 & 2 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(1-2\lambda) - \hat{j}(-2-\lambda) + \hat{k}(4+1) = (1-2\lambda)\hat{i} + (2+\lambda)\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
Now,compute the scalar triple product $(\vec{c}-\vec{a}) \cdot (\vec{b} \times \vec{d}) = (-1)(1-2\lambda) + (1)(2+\lambda) + (-4)(5) = -1 + 2\lambda + 2 + \lambda - 20 = 3\lambda - 19$.
For the lines to be coplanar,$3\lambda - 19 = 0$,which gives $\lambda = \frac{19}{3}$.
If $\lambda \neq \frac{19}{3}$,the scalar triple product is non-zero,meaning the lines are skew.
565
EasyMCQ
If the line passing through the points $(a, 2, -4)$ and $(5, 3, b)$ crosses the $ZX$-plane at the point $(-a+2b, 0, a+b)$,then find the value of $14a+7b$.
A
$35$
B
$73$
C
-$35$
D
-$23$

Solution

(D) The equation of the line passing through the points $(a, 2, -4)$ and $(5, 3, b)$ is given by $\frac{x-a}{5-a} = \frac{y-2}{3-2} = \frac{z+4}{b+4}$.
This simplifies to $\frac{x-a}{5-a} = \frac{y-2}{1} = \frac{z+4}{b+4} = k$ (let).
Since the line meets the $ZX$-plane,the $y$-coordinate must be $0$.
Setting $y-2 = 1 \times k$,we get $0-2 = k$,so $k = -2$.
Now,equate the $x$ and $z$ coordinates using $k = -2$:
$x = a + k(5-a) = a - 2(5-a) = a - 10 + 2a = 3a - 10$.
$z = -4 + k(b+4) = -4 - 2(b+4) = -4 - 2b - 8 = -2b - 12$.
We are given that the intersection point is $(-a+2b, 0, a+b)$.
Comparing the coordinates,we have:
$3a - 10 = -a + 2b \Rightarrow 4a - 2b = 10 \Rightarrow 2a - b = 5$ (Equation $1$).
$-2b - 12 = a + b \Rightarrow a + 3b = -12$ (Equation $2$).
From Equation $1$,$b = 2a - 5$. Substituting into Equation $2$:
$a + 3(2a - 5) = -12 \Rightarrow a + 6a - 15 = -12 \Rightarrow 7a = 3 \Rightarrow a = \frac{3}{7}$.
Then $b = 2(\frac{3}{7}) - 5 = \frac{6}{7} - \frac{35}{7} = -\frac{29}{7}$.
Finally,$14a + 7b = 14(\frac{3}{7}) + 7(-\frac{29}{7}) = 6 - 29 = -23$.
566
EasyMCQ
If the point of intersection of the lines $r = \hat{i} - 6\hat{j} + (p \sec \alpha) \hat{k} + t(\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k})$ and $r = 4\hat{j} + \hat{k} + \lambda(2\hat{i} + (p \tan \alpha) \hat{j} + 2\hat{k})$ is $8\hat{i} + 8\hat{j} + 9\hat{k}$,(where $0 < \alpha < \frac{\pi}{2}$),then $p =$
A
$\sqrt{5}$
B
$\sqrt{3}$
C
$\sqrt{2}$
D
$0$

Solution

(B) The lines intersect at the point $8\hat{i} + 8\hat{j} + 9\hat{k}$.
For the first line: $r = (1+t)\hat{i} + (-6+2t)\hat{j} + (p \sec \alpha + t)\hat{k}$.
Equating components with $8\hat{i} + 8\hat{j} + 9\hat{k}$:
$1+t = 8 \Rightarrow t = 7$.
$-6+2t = 8 \Rightarrow -6+14 = 8$ (consistent).
$p \sec \alpha + t = 9 \Rightarrow p \sec \alpha + 7 = 9 \Rightarrow p \sec \alpha = 2$ ... $(i)$.
For the second line: $r = (2\lambda)\hat{i} + (4 + \lambda p \tan \alpha)\hat{j} + (1 + 2\lambda)\hat{k}$.
Equating components with $8\hat{i} + 8\hat{j} + 9\hat{k}$:
$2\lambda = 8 \Rightarrow \lambda = 4$.
$1 + 2\lambda = 9 \Rightarrow 1 + 8 = 9$ (consistent).
$4 + \lambda p \tan \alpha = 8 \Rightarrow 4 + 4p \tan \alpha = 8 \Rightarrow 4p \tan \alpha = 4 \Rightarrow p \tan \alpha = 1$ ... $(ii)$.
Squaring and subtracting $(ii)$ from $(i)$:
$(p \sec \alpha)^2 - (p \tan \alpha)^2 = 2^2 - 1^2$.
$p^2(\sec^2 \alpha - \tan^2 \alpha) = 4 - 1$.
Since $\sec^2 \alpha - \tan^2 \alpha = 1$,we have $p^2 = 3$.
Given $0 < \alpha < \frac{\pi}{2}$,$p$ must be positive,so $p = \sqrt{3}$.
567
MediumMCQ
If the equation of the plane passing through the points $(2,1,2)$ and $(1,2,1)$ and perpendicular to the plane $2x - y + 2z = 1$ is $ax + by + cz + d = 0$,then $\frac{a+b}{c+d} = $
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$-1$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) Let the points be $A(2,1,2)$ and $B(1,2,1)$. The vector $\vec{AB} = (1-2)\hat{i} + (2-1)\hat{j} + (1-2)\hat{k} = -\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
The normal vector of the given plane $2x - y + 2z = 1$ is $\vec{n_1} = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ of the required plane is perpendicular to both $\vec{AB}$ and $\vec{n_1}$.
$\vec{n} = \vec{AB} \times \vec{n_1} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ -1 & 1 & -1 \\ 2 & -1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2-1) - \hat{j}(-2+2) + \hat{k}(1-2) = \hat{i} - \hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $1(x-2) + 0(y-1) - 1(z-2) = 0$,which simplifies to $x - z = 0$.
Comparing this with $ax + by + cz + d = 0$,we get $a=1, b=0, c=-1, d=0$.
Thus,$\frac{a+b}{c+d} = \frac{1+0}{-1+0} = -1$.
568
MediumMCQ
If the points $(1, 1, \lambda)$ and $(-3, 0, 1)$ are equidistant from the plane $3x + 4y - 12z + 13 = 0$,then the values of $\lambda$ are
A
$-1, \frac{7}{3}$
B
$1, \frac{-7}{3}$
C
$-1, \frac{-7}{3}$
D
$1, \frac{7}{3}$

Solution

(D) The distance $d$ of a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ from the plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|Ax_1 + By_1 + Cz_1 + D|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}}$.
For the point $(1, 1, \lambda)$,the distance $d_1$ from the plane $3x + 4y - 12z + 13 = 0$ is:
$d_1 = \frac{|3(1) + 4(1) - 12(\lambda) + 13|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2 + (-12)^2}} = \frac{|3 + 4 - 12\lambda + 13|}{\sqrt{9 + 16 + 144}} = \frac{|20 - 12\lambda|}{13}$.
For the point $(-3, 0, 1)$,the distance $d_2$ from the plane is:
$d_2 = \frac{|3(-3) + 4(0) - 12(1) + 13|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2 + (-12)^2}} = \frac{|-9 + 0 - 12 + 13|}{13} = \frac{|-8|}{13} = \frac{8}{13}$.
Since the points are equidistant,$d_1 = d_2$,so $\frac{|20 - 12\lambda|}{13} = \frac{8}{13}$.
This implies $|20 - 12\lambda| = 8$,which gives two cases:
Case $1$: $20 - 12\lambda = 8 \implies 12\lambda = 12 \implies \lambda = 1$.
Case $2$: $20 - 12\lambda = -8 \implies 12\lambda = 28 \implies \lambda = \frac{28}{12} = \frac{7}{3}$.
Thus,the values of $\lambda$ are $1$ and $\frac{7}{3}$.
569
EasyMCQ
If $L$ is the line of intersection of two planes $x+2y+2z=15$ and $x-y+z=4$ and the direction ratios of the line $L$ are $(a, b, c)$,then $\frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}{b^2}=$
A
$14$
B
$10$
C
$22$
D
$26$

Solution

(D) The direction ratios of the line of intersection of two planes $n_1 \cdot x + n_2 \cdot y + n_3 \cdot z = d_1$ and $m_1 \cdot x + m_2 \cdot y + m_3 \cdot z = d_2$ are given by the cross product of their normal vectors $\vec{n_1} = (1, 2, 2)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (1, -1, 1)$.
The direction vector $\vec{v} = (a, b, c)$ is given by $\vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2}$:
$\vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 2 & 2 \\ 1 & -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2 - (-2)) - \hat{j}(1 - 2) + \hat{k}(-1 - 2) = 4\hat{i} + 1\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
Thus,the direction ratios are $(a, b, c) = (4, 1, -3)$.
We need to calculate $\frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}{b^2}$:
$a^2+b^2+c^2 = 4^2 + 1^2 + (-3)^2 = 16 + 1 + 9 = 26$.
$b^2 = 1^2 = 1$.
Therefore,$\frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}{b^2} = \frac{26}{1} = 26$.
570
MediumMCQ
$\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k})=5$ and $\vec{r} \cdot(2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k})=3$ are two planes. $A$ plane $\pi$ passing through the line of intersection of these two planes,passes through the point $(0,1,2)$. If the equation of $\pi$ is $\vec{r} \cdot(a \hat{i}+b \hat{j}+c \hat{k})=m$,then $\frac{b c}{a^2}=$
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$-\frac{1}{2}$
C
$4$
D
$-4$

Solution

(D) The equations of the given planes are $x-y+z=5$ and $2x+y-z=3$.
The equation of any plane passing through the line of intersection of these two planes is given by $(x-y+z-5) + \lambda(2x+y-z-3) = 0$.
Since this plane passes through the point $(0, 1, 2)$,we substitute $x=0, y=1, z=2$ into the equation:
$(0-1+2-5) + \lambda(2(0)+1-2-3) = 0$.
$-4 + \lambda(-4) = 0 \Rightarrow -4\lambda = 4 \Rightarrow \lambda = -1$.
Substituting $\lambda = -1$ into the equation of the plane:
$(x-y+z-5) - 1(2x+y-z-3) = 0$.
$x-y+z-5-2x-y+z+3 = 0$.
$-x-2y+2z-2 = 0 \Rightarrow -x-2y+2z = 2$.
Comparing this with $\vec{r} \cdot(a\hat{i}+b\hat{j}+c\hat{k}) = m$,we get $a=-1, b=-2, c=2$.
Therefore,$\frac{bc}{a^2} = \frac{(-2)(2)}{(-1)^2} = \frac{-4}{1} = -4$.
571
MediumMCQ
$A$ plane $\pi$ passing through the points $2 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}$ and $3 \hat{i}+4 \hat{k}$ is parallel to the vector $2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-4 \hat{k}$. If a line joining the points $\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}$ and $\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$ intersects the plane $\pi$ at the point $a \hat{i}+b \hat{j}+c \hat{k}$,then $a+b+2c=$
A
$31$
B
$29$
C
$23$
D
$19$

Solution

(A) Let the points be $P_1(2, -3, 0)$ and $P_2(3, 0, 4)$. The vector $\vec{v_1} = P_2 - P_1 = (3-2)\hat{i} + (0-(-3))\hat{j} + (4-0)\hat{k} = \hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
Given the plane is parallel to $\vec{v_2} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}$.
The normal to the plane $\vec{n} = \vec{v_1} \times \vec{v_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 3 & 4 \\ 2 & 3 & -4 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-12-12) - \hat{j}(-4-8) + \hat{k}(3-6) = -24\hat{i} + 12\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
Dividing by $-3$,we get the normal vector $\vec{n} = 8\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $8(x-2) - 4(y+3) + 1(z-0) = 0 \Rightarrow 8x - 4y + z = 28$.
The line joining $A(1, 2, 0)$ and $B(0, 1, -2)$ has direction vector $\vec{d} = B - A = -\hat{i} - \hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$.
The line equation is $\frac{x-1}{-1} = \frac{y-2}{-1} = \frac{z-0}{-2} = k \Rightarrow x = 1-k, y = 2-k, z = -2k$.
Substituting into the plane equation: $8(1-k) - 4(2-k) + (-2k) = 28 \Rightarrow 8 - 8k - 8 + 4k - 2k = 28 \Rightarrow -6k = 28 \Rightarrow k = -\frac{14}{3}$.
Then $a = 1 - (-14/3) = 17/3$,$b = 2 - (-14/3) = 20/3$,$c = -2(-14/3) = 28/3$.
Thus,$a+b+2c = \frac{17+20+56}{3} = \frac{93}{3} = 31$.
572
MediumMCQ
The point of intersection of the line passing through the points $\hat{i}-\hat{j}$ and $\hat{j}-\hat{k}$ and the plane passing through the points $2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}$,$2 \hat{j}-\hat{k}$,and $\hat{i}+2 \hat{k}$ is
A
$\frac{1}{6}(-5 \hat{i}+16 \hat{j}-11 \hat{k})$
B
$\frac{1}{23}(22 \hat{i}-44 \hat{j}+25 \hat{k})$
C
$\frac{1}{5}(18 \hat{i}+16 \hat{j}-21 \hat{k})$
D
$\frac{1}{11}(5 \hat{i}-41 \hat{j}+21 \hat{k})$

Solution

(A) The equation of the line passing through $\vec{a} = \hat{i}-\hat{j}$ and $\vec{b} = \hat{j}-\hat{k}$ is given by $\vec{r} = \vec{a} + \lambda(\vec{b}-\vec{a})$.
$\vec{r} = (\hat{i}-\hat{j}) + \lambda(-\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - \hat{k}) = (1-\lambda)\hat{i} + (2\lambda-1)\hat{j} - \lambda\hat{k}$ ...$(i)$
The equation of the plane passing through $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i}+\hat{j}$,$\vec{b} = 2\hat{j}-\hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = \hat{i}+2\hat{k}$ is $(\vec{r}-\vec{a}) \cdot [(\vec{b}-\vec{a}) \times (\vec{c}-\vec{a})] = 0$.
Calculating the normal vector $\vec{n} = (\vec{b}-\vec{a}) \times (\vec{c}-\vec{a}) = (-2\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}) \times (-\hat{i}-\hat{j}+2\hat{k}) = \hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
So,the plane equation is $(\vec{r} - (2\hat{i}+\hat{j})) \cdot (\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 0$.
Substituting $\vec{r}$ from $(i)$ into the plane equation:
$((1-\lambda-2)\hat{i} + (2\lambda-1-1)\hat{j} - \lambda\hat{k}) \cdot (\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 0$
$(-1-\lambda)\hat{i} + (2\lambda-2)\hat{j} - \lambda\hat{k}) \cdot (\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 0$
$(-1-\lambda) + 5(2\lambda-2) - 3\lambda = 0$
$-1 - \lambda + 10\lambda - 10 - 3\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow 6\lambda = 11 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{11}{6}$.
Substituting $\lambda = \frac{11}{6}$ into $(i)$:
$\vec{r} = (1-\frac{11}{6})\hat{i} + (2(\frac{11}{6})-1)\hat{j} - \frac{11}{6}\hat{k} = -\frac{5}{6}\hat{i} + \frac{16}{6}\hat{j} - \frac{11}{6}\hat{k} = \frac{1}{6}(-5\hat{i} + 16\hat{j} - 11\hat{k})$.
573
DifficultMCQ
If a plane $x+y+z-5=0$ intersects the line joining $A(1,1,1)$ and $B(2,2,2)$ at $P$,then $AP: PB=$
A
$1:2$
B
$2:3$
C
$3:2$
D
$2:1$

Solution

(D) Let the ratio in which the plane divides the line segment $AB$ be $k:1$.
Using the section formula,the coordinates of point $P$ are $\left(\frac{2k+1}{k+1}, \frac{2k+1}{k+1}, \frac{2k+1}{k+1}\right)$.
Since $P$ lies on the plane $x+y+z-5=0$,we substitute these coordinates into the equation:
$\frac{2k+1}{k+1} + \frac{2k+1}{k+1} + \frac{2k+1}{k+1} - 5 = 0$
$3\left(\frac{2k+1}{k+1}\right) = 5$
$6k + 3 = 5k + 5$
$k = 2$.
Thus,the ratio $AP: PB$ is $2:1$.
574
MediumMCQ
If $\bar{r} \cdot(2 \bar{i}+3 \bar{j}+4 \bar{k})=5$ and $\bar{r} \cdot(\bar{i}+\bar{j}-\bar{k})=7$ are two planes and $(16, -9, 0)$ is a point common to both the planes,then the vector equation of the line of intersection of the planes is $\bar{r}=$
A
$(16+7 \lambda) \bar{i}+(6 \lambda-9) \bar{j}+\lambda \bar{k}$
B
$(16-7 \lambda) \bar{i}+(6 \lambda-9) \bar{j}-\lambda \bar{k}$
C
$16 \bar{i}-9 \bar{j}+\lambda(7 \bar{i}+6 \bar{j}+\bar{k})$
D
$16 \bar{i}-9 \bar{j}+\lambda(6 \bar{i}-\bar{j}-7 \bar{k})$

Solution

(B) The line of intersection of two planes $\bar{r} \cdot \bar{n}_1 = d_1$ and $\bar{r} \cdot \bar{n}_2 = d_2$ is parallel to the vector $\bar{v} = \bar{n}_1 \times \bar{n}_2$.
Here,$\bar{n}_1 = 2 \bar{i} + 3 \bar{j} + 4 \bar{k}$ and $\bar{n}_2 = \bar{i} + \bar{j} - \bar{k}$.
Calculating the cross product:
$\bar{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \bar{i} & \bar{j} & \bar{k} \\ 2 & 3 & 4 \\ 1 & 1 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \bar{i}(-3-4) - \bar{j}(-2-4) + \bar{k}(2-3) = -7 \bar{i} + 6 \bar{j} - \bar{k}$.
The line passes through the point $(16, -9, 0)$,which corresponds to the position vector $\bar{a} = 16 \bar{i} - 9 \bar{j}$.
The vector equation of a line is $\bar{r} = \bar{a} + \lambda \bar{v}$.
Substituting the values: $\bar{r} = (16 \bar{i} - 9 \bar{j}) + \lambda(-7 \bar{i} + 6 \bar{j} - \bar{k}) = (16 - 7 \lambda) \bar{i} + (6 \lambda - 9) \bar{j} - \lambda \bar{k}$.
Comparing this with the given options,option $B$ matches.
575
DifficultMCQ
Let $\pi_1$ be a plane passing through the point $\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and perpendicular to the vector $-\hat{j}+2\hat{k}$. Let the line $L$ passing through the points $3\hat{i}-2\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and $-\hat{i}+3\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ be a normal to the plane $\pi_2$. If the angle between the planes $\pi_1$ and $\pi_2$ is $\theta$,then $\cos \theta =$
A
$\sqrt{\frac{5}{41}}$
B
$\frac{14}{\sqrt{205}}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{205}}$
D
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{205}}$

Solution

(A) The normal vector to plane $\pi_1$ is $\vec{n}_1 = 0\hat{i} - 1\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
The line $L$ passes through points $A(3, -2, 1)$ and $B(-1, 3, 1)$. The direction vector of line $L$ is $\vec{v} = (-1-3)\hat{i} + (3-(-2))\hat{j} + (1-1)\hat{k} = -4\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$.
Since line $L$ is normal to plane $\pi_2$,the normal vector to plane $\pi_2$ is $\vec{n}_2 = -4\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the two planes is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|\vec{n}_1 \cdot \vec{n}_2|}{|\vec{n}_1| |\vec{n}_2|}$.
$\vec{n}_1 \cdot \vec{n}_2 = (0)(-4) + (-1)(5) + (2)(0) = -5$.
$|\vec{n}_1| = \sqrt{0^2 + (-1)^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{5}$.
$|\vec{n}_2| = \sqrt{(-4)^2 + 5^2 + 0^2} = \sqrt{16 + 25} = \sqrt{41}$.
$\cos \theta = \frac{|-5|}{\sqrt{5} \cdot \sqrt{41}} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{205}} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{5} \cdot \sqrt{41}} = \sqrt{\frac{5}{41}}$.
576
EasyMCQ
$A$ plane $ax+by+cz+1=0$ is perpendicular to the two planes $2x-2y+z=0$ and $x-y+2z=4$ and passes through the point $(1, -2, 1)$. Then $a+b-c=$
A
$-6$
B
$1$
C
$0$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The normal vectors to the planes $2x-2y+z=0$ and $x-y+2z=4$ are $\vec{n_1} = (2, -2, 1)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (1, -1, 2)$ respectively.
The normal vector to the plane $ax+by+cz+1=0$ is $\vec{n} = (a, b, c)$.
Since the plane is perpendicular to the given two planes,its normal vector $\vec{n}$ must be parallel to the cross product of $\vec{n_1}$ and $\vec{n_2}$.
$\vec{n} = \vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & -2 & 1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-4+1) - \hat{j}(4-1) + \hat{k}(-2+2) = -3\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$.
Thus,the normal vector is proportional to $(-3, -3, 0)$,which simplifies to $(1, 1, 0)$.
The equation of the plane is $1(x-1) + 1(y+2) + 0(z-1) = 0$,which simplifies to $x+y+1=0$.
Comparing this with $ax+by+cz+1=0$,we get $a=1, b=1, c=0$.
Therefore,$a+b-c = 1+1-0 = 2$.
577
MediumMCQ
If the equation of the plane passing through the point $(2,-3,4)$ and perpendicular to both the planes $2x-3y+5z=2$ and $x+y+2z=3$ is $x+py+qz=r$,then $r$ is equal to
A
$\frac{5}{11}$
B
$\frac{45}{11}$
C
$\frac{-1}{11}$
D
$\frac{39}{11}$

Solution

(A) The equation of a plane passing through $(2,-3,4)$ with normal vector $\vec{n} = (a, b, c)$ is given by $a(x-2) + b(y+3) + c(z-4) = 0$,which simplifies to $ax + by + cz - 2a + 3b - 4c = 0$ ... $(i)$
Since the plane is perpendicular to both $2x-3y+5z=2$ and $x+y+2z=3$,its normal vector $\vec{n}$ must be parallel to the cross product of the normals of the given planes,$\vec{n_1} = (2, -3, 5)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (1, 1, 2)$.
$\vec{n} = \vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & -3 & 5 \\ 1 & 1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-6-5) - \hat{j}(4-5) + \hat{k}(2+3) = -11\hat{i} + 1\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
Thus,$(a, b, c) = (-11, 1, 5)$.
Substituting these into Eq. $(i)$: $-11x + y + 5z - 2(-11) + 3(1) - 4(5) = 0$
$-11x + y + 5z + 22 + 3 - 20 = 0$
$-11x + y + 5z + 5 = 0 \Rightarrow 11x - y - 5z = 5$
Dividing by $11$,we get $x - \frac{1}{11}y - \frac{5}{11}z = \frac{5}{11}$.
Comparing this with $x + py + qz = r$,we find $r = \frac{5}{11}$.
578
EasyMCQ
The vector equation of the plane containing the lines $r=(\hat{i}+\hat{j})+t(\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-\hat{k})$ and $r=(\hat{i}+\hat{j})+s(-\hat{i}+\hat{j}-2 \hat{k})$ is
A
$r \cdot n=3$,where $n=\hat{i}-3 \hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$
B
$r \cdot n=1$,where $n=\hat{i}-\hat{j}+2 \hat{k}$
C
$r \cdot n=0$,where $n=\hat{i}-\hat{j}-\hat{k}$
D
$r \cdot n=2$,where $n=\hat{i}-\hat{j}-\hat{k}$

Solution

(C) The two given lines pass through the point with position vector $a=\hat{i}+\hat{j}$ and are parallel to the vectors $b_1=\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-\hat{k}$ and $b_2=-\hat{i}+\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$ respectively. The plane containing these lines passes through the point $a=\hat{i}+\hat{j}$ and is normal to the vector $n = b_1 \times b_2$.
Calculating the normal vector $n$:
$n = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 2 & -1 \\ -1 & 1 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-4+1) - \hat{j}(-2-1) + \hat{k}(1+2) = -3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
The vector equation of the plane is $r \cdot n = a \cdot n$.
$r \cdot (-3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = (\hat{i} + \hat{j}) \cdot (-3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = -3 + 3 + 0 = 0$.
Dividing by $-3$,we get $r \cdot (\hat{i} - \hat{j} - \hat{k}) = 0$.
579
DifficultMCQ
The foot of the perpendicular drawn from the point $(1, 1, 1)$ to the plane $\pi_1$ is $(1, 3, 5)$. If $(2, 2, -1), (3, 4, 2), (3, 3, 0)$ are three points on the plane $\pi_2$,then the angle between the planes $\pi_1$ and $\pi_2$ is
A
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
B
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$
C
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
D
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{5}\right)$

Solution

(A) The normal vector $\vec{n_1}$ to the plane $\pi_1$ is the vector joining the point $(1, 1, 1)$ and the foot of the perpendicular $(1, 3, 5)$.
$\vec{n_1} = (1-1, 3-1, 5-1) = (0, 2, 4)$.
We can simplify this to $\vec{n_1} = (0, 1, 2)$.
The equation of plane $\pi_1$ passing through $(1, 3, 5)$ is $0(x-1) + 1(y-3) + 2(z-5) = 0$,which simplifies to $y + 2z - 13 = 0$.
For plane $\pi_2$,it passes through points $A(2, 2, -1), B(3, 4, 2), C(3, 3, 0)$.
The vectors $\vec{AB} = (1, 2, 3)$ and $\vec{AC} = (1, 1, 1)$ lie on the plane $\pi_2$.
The normal vector $\vec{n_2}$ is $\vec{AB} \times \vec{AC} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2-3) - \hat{j}(1-3) + \hat{k}(1-2) = -\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
So,$\vec{n_2} = (-1, 2, -1)$.
The angle $\theta$ between the planes is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|\vec{n_1} \cdot \vec{n_2}|}{|\vec{n_1}| |\vec{n_2}|}$.
$\vec{n_1} \cdot \vec{n_2} = (0)(-1) + (1)(2) + (2)(-1) = 0 + 2 - 2 = 0$.
Since the dot product is $0$,the angle $\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
580
EasyMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through the line of intersection of planes $\pi_1: 2x + 6y + 4z - 7 = 0$ and $\pi_2: x - y - 2z - 2 = 0$,and perpendicular to the plane $x + y + 2z - 5 = 0$ is:
A
$3x + y - 2z = 0$
B
$6x + 2y - 4z + 55 = 0$
C
$6x + 2y - 4z - 15 = 0$
D
$3x + y - 2z - 15 = 0$

Solution

(C) The equation of any plane passing through the line of intersection of planes $\pi_1 = 0$ and $\pi_2 = 0$ is given by $\pi_1 + \lambda \pi_2 = 0$.
Substituting the given planes:
$(2x + 6y + 4z - 7) + \lambda(x - y - 2z - 2) = 0$
$(2 + \lambda)x + (6 - \lambda)y + (4 - 2\lambda)z - (7 + 2\lambda) = 0 \quad \dots(i)$
Since this plane is perpendicular to the plane $x + y + 2z - 5 = 0$,the dot product of their normal vectors must be zero.
The normal vectors are $\vec{n_1} = (2 + \lambda, 6 - \lambda, 4 - 2\lambda)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (1, 1, 2)$.
$(2 + \lambda)(1) + (6 - \lambda)(1) + (4 - 2\lambda)(2) = 0$
$2 + \lambda + 6 - \lambda + 8 - 4\lambda = 0$
$16 - 4\lambda = 0 \implies \lambda = 4$.
Substituting $\lambda = 4$ into equation $(i)$:
$(2 + 4)x + (6 - 4)y + (4 - 8)z - (7 + 8) = 0$
$6x + 2y - 4z - 15 = 0$.
581
EasyMCQ
If a plane $P$ passes through the points $(1,0,0)$ and $(0,1,0)$ and makes an angle $\frac{\pi}{4}$ with the plane $x+y=3$,then the direction ratios of a normal to that plane $P$ are
A
$1, \sqrt{2}, 1$
B
$1, 1, \sqrt{2}$
C
$1, 1, 2$
D
$\sqrt{2}, 1, 1$

Solution

(B) Let the equation of the plane $P$ be $a(x-1) + by + cz = 0$,which simplifies to $ax + by + cz = a$. Since it passes through $(0,1,0)$,we have $b = a$. Thus,the equation is $ax + ay + cz = a$,or $x + y + \frac{c}{a}z = 1$. Let $k = \frac{c}{a}$. The normal vector is $\vec{n_1} = (1, 1, k)$.
The normal to the plane $x + y = 3$ is $\vec{n_2} = (1, 1, 0)$.
The angle between the planes is $\frac{\pi}{4}$,so $\cos \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{|\vec{n_1} \cdot \vec{n_2}|}{|\vec{n_1}| |\vec{n_2}|}$.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{|1+1+0|}{\sqrt{1^2+1^2+k^2} \sqrt{1^2+1^2+0^2}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{2+k^2} \sqrt{2}}$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{2(2+k^2)} \Rightarrow 2+k^2 = 4 \Rightarrow k^2 = 2 \Rightarrow k = \sqrt{2}$.
Thus,the direction ratios are $(1, 1, \sqrt{2})$.
582
MediumMCQ
The distance of the origin from the plane $r \cdot(3 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}-12 \hat{k})=7$ measured parallel to the line $r=(\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})+t(6 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})$ is
A
$\frac{45}{8}$
B
$\frac{49}{10}$
C
$\frac{7}{10}$
D
$\frac{3}{5}$

Solution

(B) The equation of the line passing through the origin and parallel to the vector $\vec{v} = 6 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$ is given by $\frac{x}{6} = \frac{y}{2} = \frac{z}{3} = k$.
Any point $P$ on this line is of the form $(6k, 2k, 3k)$.
Since this point $P$ lies on the plane $3x + 4y - 12z = 7$,we substitute the coordinates of $P$ into the plane equation:
$3(6k) + 4(2k) - 12(3k) = 7$
$18k + 8k - 36k = 7$
$-10k = 7 \Rightarrow k = -\frac{7}{10}$.
The coordinates of point $P$ are $(6(-\frac{7}{10}), 2(-\frac{7}{10}), 3(-\frac{7}{10})) = (-\frac{42}{10}, -\frac{14}{10}, -\frac{21}{10})$.
The distance from the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ to point $P$ is given by the distance formula:
$d = \sqrt{(-\frac{42}{10})^2 + (-\frac{14}{10})^2 + (-\frac{21}{10})^2}$
$d = \frac{1}{10} \sqrt{42^2 + 14^2 + 21^2} = \frac{1}{10} \sqrt{1764 + 196 + 441} = \frac{1}{10} \sqrt{2401} = \frac{49}{10}$.
583
MediumMCQ
If the plane passing through the points $\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,$2\hat{i}-\hat{k}$ and the origin meets the line passing through the points $\hat{i}+3\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$ and $\hat{i}-\hat{j}+3\hat{k}$ at the point $A$,then $A=$
A
$\frac{1}{9}(9\hat{i}+8\hat{j}+7\hat{k})$
B
$\frac{1}{11}(11\hat{i}+9\hat{j}+8\hat{k})$
C
$\frac{1}{11}(11\hat{i}-9\hat{j}+8\hat{k})$
D
$\frac{1}{11}(-11\hat{i}+9\hat{j}-8\hat{k})$

Solution

(B) The equation of the plane passing through the points $(1, 1, 1)$,$(2, 0, -1)$ and the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ is given by the determinant equation:
$\begin{vmatrix} x & y & z \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 0 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Expanding the determinant,we get:
$x(-1 - 0) - y(-1 - 2) + z(0 - 2) = 0$
$-x + 3y - 2z = 0$ or $x - 3y + 2z = 0$ (Equation $i$).
The equation of the line passing through the points $(1, 3, -2)$ and $(1, -1, 3)$ is:
$\frac{x-1}{1-1} = \frac{y-3}{-1-3} = \frac{z-(-2)}{3-(-2)} = r$
$\frac{x-1}{0} = \frac{y-3}{-4} = \frac{z+2}{5} = r$
Thus,any point on the line is $(1, -4r+3, 5r-2)$.
Substituting this point into the plane equation $x - 3y + 2z = 0$:
$1 - 3(-4r+3) + 2(5r-2) = 0$
$1 + 12r - 9 + 10r - 4 = 0$
$22r - 12 = 0 \Rightarrow r = \frac{12}{22} = \frac{6}{11}$.
Substituting $r = \frac{6}{11}$ back into the point coordinates:
$x = 1$,$y = -4(\frac{6}{11}) + 3 = \frac{-24+33}{11} = \frac{9}{11}$,$z = 5(\frac{6}{11}) - 2 = \frac{30-22}{11} = \frac{8}{11}$.
The point $A$ is $(1, \frac{9}{11}, \frac{8}{11})$,which in vector form is $\frac{1}{11}(11\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + 8\hat{k})$.
Thus,option $B$ is correct.
584
MediumMCQ
If the equation of the plane passing through the point $(2, -1, 3)$ and perpendicular to the planes $3x - 2y + z = 9$ and $x + y + z = 9$ is $x + by + cz + d = 0$,then $d =$
A
$\frac{11}{3}$
B
$0$
C
$3$
D
$\frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(A) The required plane passes through the point $(2, -1, 3)$. Let the normal vector to the plane be $\vec{n} = (a, b, c)$. The equation of the plane is $a(x - 2) + b(y + 1) + c(z - 3) = 0$.
Since the plane is perpendicular to $3x - 2y + z = 9$,the normal vectors are perpendicular,so $3a - 2b + c = 0$.
Since the plane is also perpendicular to $x + y + z = 9$,we have $a + b + c = 0$.
Solving these equations using cross product: $\frac{a}{(-2)(1) - (1)(1)} = \frac{b}{(1)(1) - (3)(1)} = \frac{c}{(3)(1) - (-2)(1)}$,which gives $\frac{a}{-3} = \frac{b}{-2} = \frac{c}{5} = k$.
Thus,the normal vector is proportional to $(-3, -2, 5)$.
Substituting these into the plane equation: $-3(x - 2) - 2(y + 1) + 5(z - 3) = 0$.
Expanding this: $-3x + 6 - 2y - 2 + 5z - 15 = 0$,which simplifies to $-3x - 2y + 5z - 11 = 0$.
Dividing by $-3$ to match the form $x + by + cz + d = 0$: $x + \frac{2}{3}y - \frac{5}{3}z + \frac{11}{3} = 0$.
Comparing this with $x + by + cz + d = 0$,we find $d = \frac{11}{3}$.
585
MediumMCQ
$L$ is a line passing through the point $A(1, 0, -3)$ and parallel to a line having direction ratios $0, 1, -2$. $P$ is a point on the line $L$ which is at a minimum distance from the plane $2x + 3y + 5z = 1$. Then,the equation of the plane through $P$ and perpendicular to $AP$ is
A
$y + 2z = 12$
B
$y - 2z + 4 = 0$
C
$x + y - 2z = 12$
D
$2y - z = 16$

Solution

(B) The equation of line $L$ is $\frac{x-1}{0} = \frac{y-0}{1} = \frac{z+3}{-2} = \lambda$.
Any point $P$ on $L$ is $(1, \lambda, -2\lambda - 3)$.
The distance $d$ of point $P$ from the plane $2x + 3y + 5z - 1 = 0$ is given by:
$d = \frac{|2(1) + 3(\lambda) + 5(-2\lambda - 3) - 1|}{\sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + 5^2}} = \frac{|2 + 3\lambda - 10\lambda - 15 - 1|}{\sqrt{38}} = \frac{|-7\lambda - 14|}{\sqrt{38}}$.
For minimum distance,$-7\lambda - 14 = 0$,which gives $\lambda = -2$.
Substituting $\lambda = -2$ into the coordinates of $P$,we get $P(1, -2, 1)$.
The vector $\vec{AP} = P - A = (1-1, -2-0, 1-(-3)) = (0, -2, 4)$.
The equation of the plane passing through $P(1, -2, 1)$ with normal vector $\vec{n} = (0, -2, 4)$ is:
$0(x - 1) - 2(y + 2) + 4(z - 1) = 0$.
$-2y - 4 + 4z - 4 = 0 \Rightarrow -2y + 4z - 8 = 0 \Rightarrow y - 2z + 4 = 0$.
586
EasyMCQ
The image of the point $(5, 2, 6)$ with respect to the plane $x + y + z = 9$ is
A
$(3, -5, 2)$
B
$(\frac{7}{2}, -1, 5)$
C
$(\frac{7}{3}, -\frac{2}{3}, \frac{10}{3})$
D
$(\frac{7}{3}, \frac{2}{3}, -\frac{5}{3})$

Solution

(C) Let the given point be $P(x_1, y_1, z_1) = (5, 2, 6)$ and the plane be $ax + by + cz + d = 0$,where $x + y + z - 9 = 0$.
Here,$a = 1, b = 1, c = 1$ and $d = -9$.
The formula for the image $(x, y, z)$ of a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ with respect to 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:
$\frac{x - 5}{1} = \frac{y - 2}{1} = \frac{z - 6}{1} = -2 \frac{(1)(5) + (1)(2) + (1)(6) - 9}{1^2 + 1^2 + 1^2}$
$\frac{x - 5}{1} = \frac{y - 2}{1} = \frac{z - 6}{1} = -2 \frac{5 + 2 + 6 - 9}{3} = -2 \frac{4}{3} = -\frac{8}{3}$
Now,solving for $x, y, z$:
$x - 5 = -\frac{8}{3} \Rightarrow x = 5 - \frac{8}{3} = \frac{15 - 8}{3} = \frac{7}{3}$
$y - 2 = -\frac{8}{3} \Rightarrow y = 2 - \frac{8}{3} = \frac{6 - 8}{3} = -\frac{2}{3}$
$z - 6 = -\frac{8}{3} \Rightarrow z = 6 - \frac{8}{3} = \frac{18 - 8}{3} = \frac{10}{3}$
Thus,the image of the point $(5, 2, 6)$ is $(\frac{7}{3}, -\frac{2}{3}, \frac{10}{3})$.
587
MediumMCQ
The image of the point $(3, 2, 1)$ in the plane $2x - y + 3z = 7$ is
A
$(1, 2, 3)$
B
$(2, 3, 1)$
C
$(3, 2, 1)$
D
$(2, 1, 3)$

Solution

(C) 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:
$\frac{x - x_1}{a} = \frac{y - y_1}{b} = \frac{z - z_1}{c} = \frac{-2(ax_1 + by_1 + cz_1 + d)}{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}$
Here,the point is $(3, 2, 1)$ and the plane equation is $2x - y + 3z - 7 = 0$.
Substituting the values:
$\frac{x - 3}{2} = \frac{y - 2}{-1} = \frac{z - 1}{3} = \frac{-2(2(3) - 1(2) + 3(1) - 7)}{2^2 + (-1)^2 + 3^2}$
$\frac{x - 3}{2} = \frac{y - 2}{-1} = \frac{z - 1}{3} = \frac{-2(6 - 2 + 3 - 7)}{4 + 1 + 9}$
$\frac{x - 3}{2} = \frac{y - 2}{-1} = \frac{z - 1}{3} = \frac{-2(0)}{14} = 0$
Setting each part to $0$:
$x - 3 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 3$
$y - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow y = 2$
$z - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow z = 1$
Thus,the image of the point is $(3, 2, 1)$,which means the point lies on the plane.
588
MediumMCQ
The point of intersection of the line joining the points $\bar{i} + 2\bar{j} + \bar{k}$ and $2\bar{i} - \bar{j} - \bar{k}$ and the plane passing through the points $\bar{i}, 2\bar{j}, 3\bar{k}$ is:
A
$\bar{i} + 2\bar{j} + 3\bar{k}$
B
$\frac{1}{7}(3\bar{i} - \bar{j} + \bar{k})$
C
$\bar{i} - 3\bar{j} - 2\bar{k}$
D
$\frac{1}{7}(15\bar{i} - 10\bar{j} - 9\bar{k})$

Solution

(D) The line passes through $A(1, 2, 1)$ and $B(2, -1, -1)$. The direction vector is $\vec{v} = B - A = (2-1)\bar{i} + (-1-2)\bar{j} + (-1-1)\bar{k} = \bar{i} - 3\bar{j} - 2\bar{k}$. The equation of the line is $\vec{r} = (1 + t)\bar{i} + (2 - 3t)\bar{j} + (1 - 2t)\bar{k}$.
The plane passes through $P(1, 0, 0)$,$Q(0, 2, 0)$,and $R(0, 0, 3)$. The intercept form of the plane is $\frac{x}{1} + \frac{y}{2} + \frac{z}{3} = 1$,which simplifies to $6x + 3y + 2z = 6$.
Substituting the line coordinates into the plane equation: $6(1 + t) + 3(2 - 3t) + 2(1 - 2t) = 6$.
$6 + 6t + 6 - 9t + 2 - 4t = 6$.
$14 - 7t = 6 \implies 7t = 8 \implies t = \frac{8}{7}$.
Substituting $t = \frac{8}{7}$ into the line equation: $x = 1 + \frac{8}{7} = \frac{15}{7}$,$y = 2 - 3(\frac{8}{7}) = \frac{14 - 24}{7} = -\frac{10}{7}$,$z = 1 - 2(\frac{8}{7}) = \frac{7 - 16}{7} = -\frac{9}{7}$.
The intersection point is $\frac{1}{7}(15\bar{i} - 10\bar{j} - 9\bar{k})$.
589
MediumMCQ
Let $A$ be a point having position vector $\bar{i}-3 \bar{j}$ and $\bar{r}=(\bar{i}-3 \bar{j})+t(\bar{j}-2 \bar{k})$ be a line. If $P$ is a point on this line and is at a minimum distance from the plane $\bar{r} \cdot(2 \bar{i}+3 \bar{j}+5 \bar{k})=0$,then the equation of the plane through $P$ and perpendicular to $AP$ is:
A
$\bar{r} \cdot(-\bar{j}+2 \bar{k})=8$
B
$\bar{r} \cdot(\bar{j}+\bar{k})=4$
C
$\bar{r} \cdot(\bar{i}+\bar{j}+\bar{k})=8$
D
$\bar{r} \cdot(\bar{i}-\bar{j})=12$

Solution

(A) The position vector of any point $P$ on the line is given by $\vec{p} = (1)\bar{i} + (t-3)\bar{j} + (-2t)\bar{k}$.
Let the plane be $\pi: \vec{r} \cdot (2\bar{i} + 3\bar{j} + 5\bar{k}) = 0$. The distance $d$ of point $P$ from the plane is $d = \frac{|(1)(2) + (t-3)(3) + (-2t)(5)|}{\sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + 5^2}} = \frac{|2 + 3t - 9 - 10t|}{\sqrt{4+9+25}} = \frac{|-7t - 7|}{\sqrt{38}}$.
For minimum distance,we set the numerator to zero: $-7t - 7 = 0 \implies t = -1$.
Substituting $t = -1$ into the line equation,we get the position vector of $P$: $\vec{p} = \bar{i} + (-1-3)\bar{j} - 2(-1)\bar{k} = \bar{i} - 4\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}$.
The vector $\vec{AP} = \vec{p} - \vec{a} = (\bar{i} - 4\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}) - (\bar{i} - 3\bar{j}) = -\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}$.
The equation of the plane passing through $P(\bar{i} - 4\bar{j} + 2\bar{k})$ and perpendicular to $\vec{AP} = -\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}$ is $\vec{r} \cdot (-\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}) = \vec{p} \cdot (-\bar{j} + 2\bar{k})$.
Calculating the dot product: $(\bar{i} - 4\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}) \cdot (-\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}) = (-4)(-1) + (2)(2) = 4 + 4 = 8$.
Thus,the equation is $\bar{r} \cdot (-\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}) = 8$.
590
MediumMCQ
$A$ line $L$ is parallel to both the planes $2x + 3y + z = 1$ and $x + 3y + 2z = 2$. If line $L$ makes an angle $\alpha$ with the positive direction of the $X$-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 line $L$ is parallel to both planes,so it is perpendicular to the normal vectors of both planes. Let the normal vectors be $\vec{n_1} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{n_2} = \hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
The direction vector $\vec{v}$ of the line $L$ 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 $\vec{u} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The angle $\alpha$ that the line makes with the $X$-axis is the angle between $\vec{u}$ and the unit vector $\hat{i} = (1, 0, 0)$.
$\cos \alpha = \frac{\vec{u} \cdot \hat{i}}{|\vec{u}| |\hat{i}|} = \frac{(1)(1) + (-1)(0) + (1)(0)}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2} \cdot 1} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
591
EasyMCQ
Let $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ be three non-coplanar vectors and $L$ be the line passing through the points $\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}$ and $\vec{b}-\vec{c}$. If $\pi$ is a plane passing through the points $2\vec{a}-\vec{b}, 2\vec{b}-\vec{c}$ and $2\vec{c}-\vec{a}$,then the point of intersection of $L$ and $\pi$ is
A
$\vec{a}-\vec{b}$
B
$\vec{b}+\vec{c}$
C
$\vec{c}-\vec{a}$
D
$\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}$

Solution

(B) The line $L$ passes through $P_1 = \vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}$ and $P_2 = \vec{b}-\vec{c}$. The direction vector of $L$ is $\vec{v} = P_2 - P_1 = (\vec{b}-\vec{c}) - (\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}) = -\vec{a} + 2\vec{b} - 2\vec{c}$.
Thus,the equation of line $L$ is $\vec{r} = (\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}) + \lambda(-\vec{a} + 2\vec{b} - 2\vec{c})$.
The plane $\pi$ passes through $A = 2\vec{a}-\vec{b}$,$B = 2\vec{b}-\vec{c}$,and $C = 2\vec{c}-\vec{a}$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = (B-A) \times (C-A) = (-2\vec{a}+3\vec{b}-\vec{c}) \times (-3\vec{a}+\vec{b}+2\vec{c}) = 7(\vec{a} \times \vec{b} + \vec{b} \times \vec{c} + \vec{c} \times \vec{a})$.
The equation of the plane is $(\vec{r} - (2\vec{a}-\vec{b})) \cdot (\vec{a} \times \vec{b} + \vec{b} \times \vec{c} + \vec{c} \times \vec{a}) = 0$.
Substituting $\vec{r} = \vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c} + \lambda(-\vec{a} + 2\vec{b} - 2\vec{c})$ into the plane equation and solving for $\lambda$,we find $\lambda = 1$.
Substituting $\lambda = 1$ into the line equation gives $\vec{r} = (\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}) + 1(-\vec{a} + 2\vec{b} - 2\vec{c}) = \vec{b}-\vec{c}$.
592
MediumMCQ
Let $L$ be a line passing through the points $2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}+8 \hat{k}$ and $\hat{i}+6 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$. Let $P$ be a plane passing through $-5 \hat{i}+19 \hat{j}-14 \hat{k}$ and parallel to the vectors $\hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and $\hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$. If $L$ meets the plane $P$ at a point $A$,then the position vector of $A$ is:
A
$-\hat{i}-12 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$
B
$-\hat{i}+12 \hat{j}-4 \hat{k}$
C
$\hat{i}-12 \hat{j}-4 \hat{k}$
D
$\hat{i}+12 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$

Solution

(B) The line $L$ passes through $A_1(2, 3, 8)$ and $A_2(1, 6, 4)$. The direction vector of $L$ is $\vec{v} = (1-2)\hat{i} + (6-3)\hat{j} + (4-8)\hat{k} = -\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}$.
The equation of line $L$ is $\vec{r} = (2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 8\hat{k}) + t(-\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}) = (2-t)\hat{i} + (3+3t)\hat{j} + (8-4t)\hat{k}$.
The plane $P$ passes through $\vec{a} = -5\hat{i} + 19\hat{j} - 14\hat{k}$ and is parallel to $\vec{u} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{v} = \hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
The normal to the plane is $\vec{n} = \vec{u} \times \vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-3+2) - \hat{j}(3-1) + \hat{k}(-2+1) = -\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $(\vec{r} - \vec{a}) \cdot \vec{n} = 0$,which is $(x+5)(-1) + (y-19)(-2) + (z+14)(-1) = 0$,simplifying to $-x-5-2y+38-z-14 = 0$,or $x+2y+z = 19$.
Substituting the coordinates of $L$ into the plane equation: $(2-t) + 2(3+3t) + (8-4t) = 19$.
$2-t+6+6t+8-4t = 19 \implies t+16 = 19 \implies t = 3$.
Substituting $t=3$ into the line equation: $\vec{r} = (2-3)\hat{i} + (3+3(3))\hat{j} + (8-4(3))\hat{k} = -\hat{i} + 12\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}$.
593
MediumMCQ
$\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are non-coplanar vectors. If the position vector of the point of intersection of the line $\vec{r}=\vec{a}+2 \vec{b}+p(\vec{a}-2 \vec{c})$ and the plane $\vec{r}=3 \vec{a}-q(\vec{c}-\vec{b})+k(\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c})$ is $\vec{r}=x \vec{a}+y \vec{b}+z \vec{c}$,then $x y z=$
A
$-8$
B
$8$
C
$12$
D
$-12$

Solution

(A) Given the line $\vec{r}=\vec{a}+2 \vec{b}+p(\vec{a}-2 \vec{c}) \quad \dots(1)$ and the plane $\vec{r}=3 \vec{a}-q(\vec{c}-\vec{b})+k(\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}) \quad \dots(2)$.
Equating the two expressions for $\vec{r}$:
$\vec{a}+2 \vec{b}+p \vec{a}-2p \vec{c} = 3 \vec{a}-q \vec{c}+q \vec{b}+k \vec{a}-k \vec{b}+k \vec{c}$
$\vec{a}(1+p) + 2 \vec{b} - 2p \vec{c} = \vec{a}(3+k) + \vec{b}(q-k) + \vec{c}(k-q)$
Since $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are non-coplanar,we compare the coefficients:
$1+p = 3+k \Rightarrow p-k = 2$
$2 = q-k \Rightarrow q-k = 2$
$-2p = k-q \Rightarrow q-k = 2p$
From $q-k=2$ and $q-k=2p$,we get $2p=2 \Rightarrow p=1$.
Substituting $p=1$ into $p-k=2$,we get $1-k=2 \Rightarrow k=-1$.
Substituting $k=-1$ into $q-k=2$,we get $q-(-1)=2 \Rightarrow q=1$.
Now,substitute $p=1$ into equation $(1)$ to find the position vector $\vec{r}$:
$\vec{r} = \vec{a}+2 \vec{b}+1(\vec{a}-2 \vec{c}) = 2 \vec{a}+2 \vec{b}-2 \vec{c}$.
Comparing this with $\vec{r}=x \vec{a}+y \vec{b}+z \vec{c}$,we get $x=2, y=2, z=-2$.
Therefore,$x y z = 2 \times 2 \times (-2) = -8$.
594
EasyMCQ
The shortest distance between the line $r = 2\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k} + \lambda(\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 4\hat{k})$ and the plane $r \cdot (\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 5$ is
A
$\frac{1}{3\sqrt{3}}$
B
$\frac{5}{3\sqrt{3}}$
C
$\frac{10}{3\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\frac{11}{3\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(C) The line is given by $r = a + \lambda b$,where $a = 2\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$ and $b = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
The plane is given by $r \cdot n = d$,where $n = \hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $d = 5$.
First,check if the line is parallel to the plane by calculating $b \cdot n = (1)(1) + (-1)(5) + (4)(1) = 1 - 5 + 4 = 0$.
Since $b \cdot n = 0$,the line is parallel to the plane.
The shortest distance $D$ between a parallel line and a plane is given by the formula $D = \frac{|a \cdot n - d|}{|n|}$.
Calculate $a \cdot n = (2)(1) + (-2)(5) + (3)(1) = 2 - 10 + 3 = -5$.
Calculate $|n| = \sqrt{1^2 + 5^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{1 + 25 + 1} = \sqrt{27} = 3\sqrt{3}$.
Substitute the values into the formula: $D = \frac{|-5 - 5|}{|3\sqrt{3}|} = \frac{|-10|}{3\sqrt{3}} = \frac{10}{3\sqrt{3}}$.
595
EasyMCQ
For non-coplanar vectors $a, b$ and $c$,if the point of intersection of the line $r=a+t(b-c)$ and the plane $r=b+c+x(a-b)+y(c+a)$ is $l a+m b+n c$,then $3 l+4 m+2 n=$
A
$0$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) The equation of the plane is given by $r = b + c + x(a - b) + y(c + a) = (x + y)a + (1 - x)b + (1 + y)c$ $\ldots(i)$.
The equation of the line is given by $r = a + t(b - c) = a + tb - tc$ $\ldots(ii)$.
Since the point of intersection satisfies both equations,we equate the coefficients of $a, b,$ and $c$ because $a, b, c$ are non-coplanar:
$x + y = 1$ $\ldots(iii)$
$1 - x = t$ $\ldots(iv)$
$1 + y = -t$ $\ldots(v)$
Adding equations $(iv)$ and $(v)$,we get $2 - x + y = 0$,so $x - y = 2$ $\ldots(vi)$.
Adding $(iii)$ and $(vi)$,we get $2x = 3$,so $x = \frac{3}{2}$.
Substituting $x = \frac{3}{2}$ into $(iii)$,we get $y = 1 - \frac{3}{2} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting $x = \frac{3}{2}$ into $(iv)$,we get $t = 1 - \frac{3}{2} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Now,the point of intersection $r$ is $a + t(b - c) = a - \frac{1}{2}(b - c) = a - \frac{1}{2}b + \frac{1}{2}c$.
Comparing this with $la + mb + nc$,we get $l = 1, m = -\frac{1}{2}, n = \frac{1}{2}$.
Finally,$3l + 4m + 2n = 3(1) + 4(-\frac{1}{2}) + 2(\frac{1}{2}) = 3 - 2 + 1 = 2$.
596
MediumMCQ
Let $\Pi$ be a plane containing the points $(0,-5,-1), (1,-2,5), (-3,5,0)$ and $L$ be a line passing through the point $(0,-5,-1)$ and parallel to the vector $\hat{i}+5\hat{j}-6\hat{k}$. Then the length of the projection of the unit normal vector to the plane $\Pi$ on the line $L$ is
A
$\frac{133\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{31}}$
B
$\frac{14}{\sqrt{682}}$
C
$\frac{133}{\sqrt{31}}$
D
$\frac{268}{2\sqrt{32}}$

Solution

(B) The equation of the plane $\Pi$ passing through points $A(0,-5,-1), B(1,-2,5), C(-3,5,0)$ is given by the determinant equation:
$\begin{vmatrix} x-0 & y+5 & z+1 \\ 1-0 & -2+5 & 5+1 \\ -3-0 & 5+5 & 0+1 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$\begin{vmatrix} x & y+5 & z+1 \\ 1 & 3 & 6 \\ -3 & 10 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Expanding along the first row:
$x(3-60) - (y+5)(1+18) + (z+1)(10+9) = 0$
$-57x - 19(y+5) + 19(z+1) = 0$
Dividing by $-19$:
$3x + y + 5 - z - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow 3x + y - z + 4 = 0$
The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = 3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
The unit normal vector is $\hat{n} = \frac{3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}}{\sqrt{3^2 + 1^2 + (-1)^2}} = \frac{3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}}{\sqrt{11}}$.
The line $L$ is parallel to the vector $\vec{v} = \hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - 6\hat{k}$.
The unit vector along the line $L$ is $\hat{u} = \frac{\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - 6\hat{k}}{\sqrt{1^2 + 5^2 + (-6)^2}} = \frac{\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - 6\hat{k}}{\sqrt{62}}$.
The length of the projection of $\hat{n}$ on line $L$ is $|\hat{n} \cdot \hat{u}|$:
$|\hat{n} \cdot \hat{u}| = \left| \left( \frac{3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}}{\sqrt{11}} \right) \cdot \left( \frac{\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - 6\hat{k}}{\sqrt{62}} \right) \right|$
$= \left| \frac{3(1) + 1(5) + (-1)(-6)}{\sqrt{11} \cdot \sqrt{62}} \right| = \left| \frac{3 + 5 + 6}{\sqrt{682}} \right| = \frac{14}{\sqrt{682}}$.
597
MediumMCQ
$l, m, n$ are three unit vectors in a right-handed system and $L$ is a line through the points $A, B, C$ whose position vectors are $p l + 7 m - 6 n, 2 l + 5 m - 4 n$ and $l + 4 m - 3 n$ respectively. If the equation of the plane containing $L$ and the point $(-p, p, p+1)$ is $ax + by + cz = 1$,then $p(a+b+c) =$
A
$0$
B
$\frac{-40}{19}$
C
$\frac{40}{19}$
D
$-6$

Solution

(B) Let $l, m, n$ be $\hat{i}, \hat{j}, \hat{k}$.
Points are $A(p, 7, -6), B(2, 5, -4), C(1, 4, -3)$.
Since $A, B, C$ are collinear,the vector $\vec{AB}$ must be parallel to $\vec{BC}$.
$\vec{AB} = (2-p)\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
$\vec{BC} = (1-2)\hat{i} + (4-5)\hat{j} + (-3+4)\hat{k} = -\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
Since $\vec{AB} = k\vec{BC}$,we have $\frac{2-p}{-1} = \frac{-2}{-1} = \frac{2}{1} = 2$.
Thus,$2-p = -2 \implies p = 4$.
The point is $(-p, p, p+1) = (-4, 4, 5)$.
The line $L$ passes through $B(2, 5, -4)$ and has direction vector $\vec{v} = (-1, -1, 1)$.
The plane contains the line $L$ and the point $P(-4, 4, 5)$.
The normal to the plane $\vec{n}$ is $\vec{PB} \times \vec{v}$.
$\vec{PB} = (2 - (-4))\hat{i} + (5 - 4)\hat{j} + (-4 - 5)\hat{k} = 6\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 9\hat{k}$.
$\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 6 & 1 & -9 \\ -1 & -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(1-9) - \hat{j}(6-9) + \hat{k}(-6+1) = -8\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $-8(x-2) + 3(y-5) - 5(z+4) = 0$.
$-8x + 16 + 3y - 15 - 5z - 20 = 0 \implies -8x + 3y - 5z = 19$.
Dividing by $19$,we get $-\frac{8}{19}x + \frac{3}{19}y - \frac{5}{19}z = 1$.
Here $a = -\frac{8}{19}, b = \frac{3}{19}, c = -\frac{5}{19}$.
$p(a+b+c) = 4 \times (\frac{-8+3-5}{19}) = 4 \times (\frac{-10}{19}) = -\frac{40}{19}$.
598
EasyMCQ
If $\frac{x-4}{1}=\frac{y-2}{1}=\frac{z-7}{2}$ lies in the plane $ax+by+z=7$,then $a+b=$
A
-$2$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$7$

Solution

(A) The given line is $\frac{x-4}{1}=\frac{y-2}{1}=\frac{z-7}{2}$.
This line passes through the point $P(4, 2, 7)$ and has direction ratios $(1, 1, 2)$.
Since the line lies in the plane $ax+by+z=7$,the point $P(4, 2, 7)$ must satisfy the plane equation:
$a(4) + b(2) + 7 = 7$
$4a + 2b = 0$
$2a + b = 0 \quad \dots(i)$
Also,the direction vector of the line $\vec{v} = (1, 1, 2)$ must be perpendicular to the normal vector of the plane $\vec{n} = (a, b, 1)$.
Thus,their dot product is zero:
$(1)(a) + (1)(b) + (2)(1) = 0$
$a + b + 2 = 0$
$a + b = -2$.

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