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Class 12 Mathematics · THREE DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRY · Line and Plane

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MediumMCQ
If the equation of a plane $P,$ passing through the intersection of the planes $x+4y-z+7=0$ and $3x+y+5z=8$ is $ax+by+6z=15$ for some $a, b \in R,$ then the distance of the point $(3,2,-1)$ from the plane $P$ is
A
$3$
B
$7$
C
$21$
D
$63$

Solution

(A) The equation of a plane passing through the intersection of two planes $P_1: x+4y-z+7=0$ and $P_2: 3x+y+5z-8=0$ is given by $P_1 + \lambda P_2 = 0$.
$(x+4y-z+7) + \lambda(3x+y+5z-8) = 0$
$(1+3\lambda)x + (4+\lambda)y + (-1+5\lambda)z + (7-8\lambda) = 0$.
Comparing this with the given plane $ax+by+6z=15$,we can write the equation as:
$\frac{1+3\lambda}{a} = \frac{4+\lambda}{b} = \frac{-1+5\lambda}{6} = \frac{7-8\lambda}{15} = k$.
From $\frac{-1+5\lambda}{6} = \frac{7-8\lambda}{15}$,we get $15(-1+5\lambda) = 6(7-8\lambda) \Rightarrow -15+75\lambda = 42-48\lambda \Rightarrow 123\lambda = 57 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{57}{123} = \frac{19}{41}$.
However,a simpler approach is to use the fact that the normal vectors are proportional. The normal vectors are $\vec{n_1} = (1, 4, -1)$,$\vec{n_2} = (3, 1, 5)$,and $\vec{n_3} = (a, b, 6)$. Since they are coplanar,their scalar triple product is zero:
$\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 4 & -1 \\ 3 & 1 & 5 \\ a & b & 6 \end{vmatrix} = 0 \Rightarrow 1(6-5b) - 4(18-5a) - 1(3b-a) = 0 \Rightarrow 6-5b-72+20a-3b+a = 0 \Rightarrow 21a-8b = 66$.
Also,the plane $ax+by+6z=15$ passes through the intersection,so the constant term ratio must match: $\frac{7-8\lambda}{15} = k$. Solving the system yields $a=2, b=-3$.
The plane $P$ is $2x-3y+6z=15$.
The distance from $(3,2,-1)$ to $2x-3y+6z-15=0$ is $d = \frac{|2(3)-3(2)+6(-1)-15|}{\sqrt{2^2+(-3)^2+6^2}} = \frac{|6-6-6-15|}{\sqrt{4+9+36}} = \frac{|-21|}{7} = 3$.
252
DifficultMCQ
$A$ plane $P$ meets the coordinate axes at $A, B$ and $C$ respectively. The centroid of $\Delta ABC$ is given to be $(1, 1, 2)$. Then the equation of the line through this centroid and perpendicular to the plane $P$ is
A
$\frac{x-1}{1}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z-2}{2}$
B
$\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z-2}{1}$
C
$\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-1}{1}=\frac{z-2}{1}$
D
$\frac{x-1}{1}=\frac{y-1}{1}=\frac{z-2}{2}$

Solution

(B) Let the equation of the plane be $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1$.
The coordinates of the points are $A(a, 0, 0)$,$B(0, b, 0)$,and $C(0, 0, c)$.
The centroid of $\Delta ABC$ is given by $\left(\frac{a+0+0}{3}, \frac{0+b+0}{3}, \frac{0+0+c}{3}\right) = \left(\frac{a}{3}, \frac{b}{3}, \frac{c}{3}\right)$.
Given that the centroid is $(1, 1, 2)$,we have $\frac{a}{3} = 1$,$\frac{b}{3} = 1$,and $\frac{c}{3} = 2$.
Thus,$a = 3$,$b = 3$,and $c = 6$.
The equation of the plane is $\frac{x}{3} + \frac{y}{3} + \frac{z}{6} = 1$,which simplifies to $2x + 2y + z = 6$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = 2\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$,which serves as the direction ratio of the line perpendicular to the plane.
The line passes through the centroid $(1, 1, 2)$ with direction ratios $(2, 2, 1)$.
Therefore,the equation of the line is $\frac{x-1}{2} = \frac{y-1}{2} = \frac{z-2}{1}$.
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DifficultMCQ
If the equation of the plane passing through the line of intersection of the planes $2x - 7y + 4z - 3 = 0$ and $3x - 5y + 4z + 11 = 0$ and the point $(-2, 1, 3)$ is $ax + by + cz - 7 = 0$,then the value of $2a + b + c - 7$ is
A
$9$
B
$12$
C
$4$
D
$8$

Solution

(C) The equation of a plane passing through the intersection of two planes $P_1 = 0$ and $P_2 = 0$ is given by $P_1 + \lambda P_2 = 0$.
Here,$(2x - 7y + 4z - 3) + \lambda(3x - 5y + 4z + 11) = 0$.
Grouping the terms,we get $(2 + 3\lambda)x - (7 + 5\lambda)y + (4 + 4\lambda)z + (-3 + 11\lambda) = 0$.
Since the plane passes through the point $(-2, 1, 3)$,we substitute these coordinates into the equation:
$(2 + 3\lambda)(-2) - (7 + 5\lambda)(1) + (4 + 4\lambda)(3) - 3 + 11\lambda = 0$.
$-4 - 6\lambda - 7 - 5\lambda + 12 + 12\lambda - 3 + 11\lambda = 0$.
Combining the $\lambda$ terms and constants: $(-6 - 5 + 12 + 11)\lambda + (-4 - 7 + 12 - 3) = 0$.
$12\lambda - 2 = 0$,which gives $\lambda = \frac{1}{6}$.
Substituting $\lambda = \frac{1}{6}$ back into the plane equation:
$(2 + 3(\frac{1}{6}))x - (7 + 5(\frac{1}{6}))y + (4 + 4(\frac{1}{6}))z + (-3 + 11(\frac{1}{6})) = 0$.
$(\frac{15}{6})x - (\frac{47}{6})y + (\frac{28}{6})z - (\frac{7}{6}) = 0$.
Multiplying by $6$,we get $15x - 47y + 28z - 7 = 0$.
Comparing this with $ax + by + cz - 7 = 0$,we have $a = 15, b = -47, c = 28$.
Now,calculate $2a + b + c - 7 = 2(15) + (-47) + 28 - 7 = 30 - 47 + 28 - 7 = 4$.
254
DifficultMCQ
If the distance of the point $(1, -2, 3)$ from the plane $x + 2y - 3z + 10 = 0$ measured parallel to the line $\frac{x-1}{3} = \frac{2-y}{m} = \frac{z+3}{1}$ is $\sqrt{\frac{7}{2}}$,then the value of $|m|$ is equal to ....... .
A
$1$
B
$4$
C
$3$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The given line is $\frac{x-1}{3} = \frac{y-2}{-m} = \frac{z+3}{1}$. The direction vector of this line is $\vec{v} = (3, -m, 1)$.
Let the point $P$ be $(1, -2, 3)$. $A$ line passing through $P$ parallel to the given line can be written as $\frac{x-1}{3} = \frac{y+2}{-m} = \frac{z-3}{1} = r$.
Any point $Q$ on this line is $(1+3r, -2-mr, 3+r)$.
Since $Q$ lies on the plane $x + 2y - 3z + 10 = 0$,we have:
$(1+3r) + 2(-2-mr) - 3(3+r) + 10 = 0$
$1 + 3r - 4 - 2mr - 9 - 3r + 10 = 0$
$-2mr - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow -2mr = 2 \Rightarrow mr = -1 \Rightarrow r = -\frac{1}{m}$.
The distance $PQ$ is given as $\sqrt{\frac{7}{2}}$.
$PQ^2 = (3r)^2 + (-mr)^2 + (r)^2 = r^2(9 + m^2 + 1) = r^2(10 + m^2)$.
Substituting $r^2 = \frac{1}{m^2}$:
$\frac{7}{2} = \frac{1}{m^2}(10 + m^2)$
$\frac{7}{2}m^2 = 10 + m^2$
$\frac{5}{2}m^2 = 10 \Rightarrow m^2 = 4 \Rightarrow |m| = 2$.
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DifficultMCQ
If the equation of the plane passing through the mirror image of a point $(2,3,1)$ with respect to the line $\frac{x+1}{2}=\frac{y-3}{1}=\frac{z+2}{-1}$ and containing the line $\frac{x-2}{3}=\frac{1-y}{2}=\frac{z+1}{1}$ is $\alpha x+\beta y+\gamma z=24$,then $\alpha+\beta+\gamma$ is equal to ..... .
A
$20$
B
$19$
C
$18$
D
$21$

Solution

(B) Let the given line be $L_1: \frac{x+1}{2}=\frac{y-3}{1}=\frac{z+2}{-1} = \lambda$. Any point $M$ on $L_1$ is $(2\lambda-1, \lambda+3, -\lambda-2)$.
Given point $P = (2,3,1)$. The vector $\vec{PM} = (2\lambda-3, \lambda, -\lambda-3)$.
Since $\vec{PM}$ is perpendicular to the direction vector of $L_1$,which is $\vec{v_1} = (2, 1, -1)$:
$2(2\lambda-3) + 1(\lambda) - 1(-\lambda-3) = 0$
$4\lambda - 6 + \lambda + \lambda + 3 = 0 \Rightarrow 6\lambda = 3 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$M = (0, \frac{7}{2}, -\frac{5}{2})$.
Let $P'(x', y', z')$ be the mirror image of $P$ with respect to $L_1$. Since $M$ is the midpoint of $PP'$:
$\frac{x'+2}{2} = 0 \Rightarrow x' = -2$
$\frac{y'+3}{2} = \frac{7}{2} \Rightarrow y' = 4$
$\frac{z'+1}{2} = -\frac{5}{2} \Rightarrow z' = -6$
So,$P' = (-2, 4, -6)$.
The plane contains the line $L_2: \frac{x-2}{3} = \frac{y-1}{-2} = \frac{z+1}{1}$.
The plane passes through $P'(-2, 4, -6)$ and a point $A(2, 1, -1)$ on $L_2$,and is parallel to the direction vector of $L_2$,$\vec{v_2} = (3, -2, 1)$.
The vector $\vec{P'A} = (2 - (-2), 1 - 4, -1 - (-6)) = (4, -3, 5)$.
The normal to the plane is $\vec{n} = \vec{P'A} \times \vec{v_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 4 & -3 & 5 \\ 3 & -2 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-3+10) - \hat{j}(4-15) + \hat{k}(-8+9) = 7\hat{i} + 11\hat{j} + 1\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $7(x-2) + 11(y-1) + 1(z+1) = 0 \Rightarrow 7x + 11y + z = 14 + 11 - 1 = 24$.
Comparing with $\alpha x + \beta y + \gamma z = 24$,we get $\alpha=7, \beta=11, \gamma=1$.
Therefore,$\alpha+\beta+\gamma = 7+11+1 = 19$.
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MediumMCQ
Let $P$ be a plane containing the line $\frac{x-1}{3}=\frac{y+6}{4}=\frac{z+5}{2}$ and parallel to the line $\frac{x-3}{4}=\frac{y-2}{-3}=\frac{z+5}{7}$. If the point $(1, -1, \alpha)$ lies on the plane $P$,then the value of $|5\alpha|$ is equal to ....... .
A
$42$
B
$32$
C
$38$
D
$45$

Solution

(C) The equation of a plane containing the line passing through $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ with direction ratios $(a_1, b_1, c_1)$ and parallel to a line with direction ratios $(a_2, b_2, c_2)$ is given by the determinant equation:
$\left|\begin{array}{ccc} x-x_1 & y-y_1 & z-z_1 \\ a_1 & b_1 & c_1 \\ a_2 & b_2 & c_2 \end{array}\right| = 0$
Substituting the given values $(x_1, y_1, z_1) = (1, -6, -5)$,$(a_1, b_1, c_1) = (3, 4, 2)$,and $(a_2, b_2, c_2) = (4, -3, 7)$:
$\left|\begin{array}{ccc} x-1 & y+6 & z+5 \\ 3 & 4 & 2 \\ 4 & -3 & 7 \end{array}\right| = 0$
Since the point $(1, -1, \alpha)$ lies on the plane $P$,we substitute $x=1, y=-1, z=\alpha$ into the determinant:
$\left|\begin{array}{ccc} 1-1 & -1+6 & \alpha+5 \\ 3 & 4 & 2 \\ 4 & -3 & 7 \end{array}\right| = 0$
$\left|\begin{array}{ccc} 0 & 5 & \alpha+5 \\ 3 & 4 & 2 \\ 4 & -3 & 7 \end{array}\right| = 0$
Expanding along the first row:
$0(28 - (-6)) - 5(21 - 8) + (\alpha+5)(-9 - 16) = 0$
$-5(13) + (\alpha+5)(-25) = 0$
$-65 - 25\alpha - 125 = 0$
$-25\alpha - 190 = 0$
$25\alpha = -190$
$5\alpha = -38$
Therefore,$|5\alpha| = |-38| = 38$.
257
MediumMCQ
The distance of the point $(1, 1, 9)$ from the point of intersection of the line $\frac{x-3}{1} = \frac{y-4}{2} = \frac{z-5}{2}$ and the plane $x+y+z=17$ is
A
$2 \sqrt{19}$
B
$19 \sqrt{2}$
C
$38$
D
$\sqrt{38}$

Solution

(D) Let the line be $\frac{x-3}{1} = \frac{y-4}{2} = \frac{z-5}{2} = t$.
Then,any point on the line is given by $x = t+3$,$y = 2t+4$,and $z = 2t+5$.
For the point of intersection with the plane $x+y+z=17$,we substitute these coordinates into the plane equation:
$(t+3) + (2t+4) + (2t+5) = 17$.
$5t + 12 = 17
\Rightarrow 5t = 5
\Rightarrow t = 1$.
Substituting $t=1$ back into the parametric equations,the point of intersection is $(1+3, 2(1)+4, 2(1)+5) = (4, 6, 7)$.
The distance between the points $(1, 1, 9)$ and $(4, 6, 7)$ is given by the distance formula:
$d = \sqrt{(4-1)^2 + (6-1)^2 + (7-9)^2}
= \sqrt{3^2 + 5^2 + (-2)^2}
= \sqrt{9 + 25 + 4}
= \sqrt{38}$.
258
MediumMCQ
The vector equation of the plane passing through the intersection of the planes $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 1$ and $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j}) = -2$,and the point $(1, 0, 2)$ is:
A
$\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = \frac{7}{3}$
B
$\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (3\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 7$
C
$\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 7$
D
$\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} - 7\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = \frac{7}{3}$

Solution

(C) The equation of a plane passing through the intersection of two planes $P_1: \overrightarrow{r} \cdot \overrightarrow{n_1} = d_1$ and $P_2: \overrightarrow{r} \cdot \overrightarrow{n_2} = d_2$ is given by $(\overrightarrow{r} \cdot \overrightarrow{n_1} - d_1) + \lambda(\overrightarrow{r} \cdot \overrightarrow{n_2} - d_2) = 0$.
Given planes are $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) - 1 = 0$ and $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j}) + 2 = 0$.
The equation of the required plane is $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) - 1 + \lambda(\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j}) + 2) = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot [\hat{i}(1 + \lambda) + \hat{j}(1 - 2\lambda) + \hat{k}(1)] = 1 - 2\lambda$.
Since the plane passes through the point $(1, 0, 2)$,the position vector is $\overrightarrow{r} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{k}$.
Substituting this into the equation: $(\hat{i} + 2\hat{k}) \cdot [\hat{i}(1 + \lambda) + \hat{j}(1 - 2\lambda) + \hat{k}(1)] = 1 - 2\lambda$.
$(1 + \lambda) + 2(1) = 1 - 2\lambda$.
$3 + \lambda = 1 - 2\lambda$.
$3\lambda = -2 \implies \lambda = -\frac{2}{3}$.
Substituting $\lambda = -\frac{2}{3}$ back into the equation: $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot [\hat{i}(1 - \frac{2}{3}) + \hat{j}(1 + \frac{4}{3}) + \hat{k}(1)] = 1 - 2(-\frac{2}{3})$.
$\overrightarrow{r} \cdot [\hat{i}(\frac{1}{3}) + \hat{j}(\frac{7}{3}) + \hat{k}] = 1 + \frac{4}{3} = \frac{7}{3}$.
Multiplying by $3$,we get $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 7$.
259
DifficultMCQ
$A$ line $l$ passing through the origin is perpendicular to the lines $l_{1}: \overrightarrow{r}=(3+t)\hat{i}+(-1+2t)\hat{j}+(4+2t)\hat{k}$ and $l_{2}: \overrightarrow{r}=(3+2s)\hat{i}+(3+2s)\hat{j}+(2+s)\hat{k}$. If the coordinates of the point in the first octant on $l_{2}$ at a distance of $\sqrt{17}$ from the point of intersection of $l$ and $l_{1}$ are $(a, b, c)$,then $18(a+b+c)$ is equal to ........ .
A
$22$
B
$11$
C
$44$
D
$33$

Solution

(C) The direction ratios of $l_{1}$ are $\vec{v}_{1} = (1, 2, 2)$ and for $l_{2}$ are $\vec{v}_{2} = (2, 2, 1)$.
Since line $l$ is perpendicular to both $l_{1}$ and $l_{2}$,its direction vector is $\vec{v} = \vec{v}_{1} \times \vec{v}_{2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 2 & 2 \\ 2 & 2 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2-4) - \hat{j}(1-4) + \hat{k}(2-4) = -2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$.
Since $l$ passes through the origin,its equation is $\vec{r} = \mu(-2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 2\hat{k})$.
For the intersection of $l$ and $l_{1}$:
$3+t = -2\mu$,$-1+2t = 3\mu$,$4+2t = -2\mu$.
Solving these,we get $t = -1$ and $\mu = -1$. The point of intersection $P$ is $(2, -3, 2)$.
Let $Q$ be a point on $l_{2}$,$Q = (3+2s, 3+2s, 2+s)$.
Given $PQ = \sqrt{17}$,so $PQ^{2} = 17$.
$(3+2s-2)^{2} + (3+2s+3)^{2} + (2+s-2)^{2} = 17$.
$(2s+1)^{2} + (2s+6)^{2} + s^{2} = 17$.
$4s^{2} + 4s + 1 + 4s^{2} + 24s + 36 + s^{2} = 17$.
$9s^{2} + 28s + 20 = 0$.
$(9s+10)(s+2) = 0$,so $s = -2$ or $s = -10/9$.
For $s = -10/9$,$Q = (3-20/9, 3-20/9, 2-10/9) = (7/9, 7/9, 8/9)$,which is in the first octant.
Thus,$a=7/9, b=7/9, c=8/9$.
$18(a+b+c) = 18(7/9 + 7/9 + 8/9) = 18(22/9) = 44$.
260
DifficultMCQ
Let $L$ be a line obtained from the intersection of two planes $x+2y+z=6$ and $y+2z=4$. If point $P(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $(3,2,1)$ on $L$,then the value of $21(\alpha+\beta+\gamma)$ equals ...... .
A
$142$
B
$68$
C
$136$
D
$102$

Solution

(D) The equations of the planes are $x+2y+z=6$ and $y+2z=4$.
To find the line of intersection,we express $x$ and $y$ in terms of $z$.
From $y+2z=4$,we get $y=4-2z$.
Substituting this into the first plane equation: $x+2(4-2z)+z=6 \Rightarrow x+8-4z+z=6 \Rightarrow x-3z=-2 \Rightarrow x=3z-2$.
Thus,the line $L$ can be written in symmetric form as $\frac{x+2}{3} = \frac{y-4}{-2} = z = \lambda$.
Any point $P$ on the line $L$ is given by $(3\lambda-2, -2\lambda+4, \lambda)$.
The direction vector of the line is $\vec{v} = 3\hat{i}-2\hat{j}+\hat{k}$.
Let $A = (3,2,1)$. The vector $\vec{AP} = (3\lambda-2-3, -2\lambda+4-2, \lambda-1) = (3\lambda-5, -2\lambda+2, \lambda-1)$.
Since $\vec{AP} \perp \vec{v}$,their dot product is zero: $(3\lambda-5)(3) + (-2\lambda+2)(-2) + (\lambda-1)(1) = 0$.
$9\lambda - 15 + 4\lambda - 4 + \lambda - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow 14\lambda - 20 = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{10}{7}$.
Substituting $\lambda$ back,$P = (3(\frac{10}{7})-2, -2(\frac{10}{7})+4, \frac{10}{7}) = (\frac{16}{7}, \frac{8}{7}, \frac{10}{7})$.
Thus,$\alpha+\beta+\gamma = \frac{16+8+10}{7} = \frac{34}{7}$.
The value of $21(\alpha+\beta+\gamma) = 21 \times \frac{34}{7} = 3 \times 34 = 102$.
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DifficultMCQ
If the mirror image of the point $(1, 3, 5)$ with respect to the plane $4x - 5y + 2z = 8$ is $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$,then $5(\alpha + \beta + \gamma)$ equals:
A
$47$
B
$43$
C
$39$
D
$41$

Solution

(A) Let $P = (1, 3, 5)$ and $Q = (\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ be the image of $P$ with respect to the plane $4x - 5y + 2z = 8$.
The midpoint $M$ of $PQ$ is given by $M = \left(\frac{1+\alpha}{2}, \frac{3+\beta}{2}, \frac{5+\gamma}{2}\right)$.
Since $M$ lies on the plane,we have:
$4\left(\frac{1+\alpha}{2}\right) - 5\left(\frac{3+\beta}{2}\right) + 2\left(\frac{5+\gamma}{2}\right) = 8$
$2(1+\alpha) - 2.5(3+\beta) + (5+\gamma) = 8$
$2 + 2\alpha - 7.5 - 2.5\beta + 5 + \gamma = 8$
$2\alpha - 2.5\beta + \gamma = 8.5$ ... $(1)$
The line $PQ$ is perpendicular to the plane,so its direction ratios are proportional to the normal vector $(4, -5, 2)$:
$\frac{\alpha-1}{4} = \frac{\beta-3}{-5} = \frac{\gamma-5}{2} = k$
$\alpha = 1 + 4k, \beta = 3 - 5k, \gamma = 5 + 2k$ ... $(2)$
Substituting $(2)$ into the plane equation formula $\frac{\alpha-x_1}{a} = \frac{\beta-y_1}{b} = \frac{\gamma-z_1}{c} = -2 \frac{ax_1+by_1+cz_1-d}{a^2+b^2+c^2}$:
$k = -2 \frac{4(1) - 5(3) + 2(5) - 8}{4^2 + (-5)^2 + 2^2} = -2 \frac{4 - 15 + 10 - 8}{16 + 25 + 4} = -2 \frac{-9}{45} = \frac{18}{45} = \frac{2}{5}$.
Using $k = \frac{2}{5}$ in $(2)$:
$\alpha = 1 + 4(\frac{2}{5}) = \frac{13}{5}$
$\beta = 3 - 5(\frac{2}{5}) = 1$
$\gamma = 5 + 2(\frac{2}{5}) = \frac{29}{5}$
Therefore,$5(\alpha + \beta + \gamma) = 5(\frac{13}{5} + 1 + \frac{29}{5}) = 13 + 5 + 29 = 47$.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ plane $P$ contains the line $x+2y+3z+1=0=x-y-z-6$ and is perpendicular to the plane $-2x+y+z+8=0$. Then which of the following points lies on $P$?
A
$(-1,1,2)$
B
$(0,1,1)$
C
$(1,0,1)$
D
$(2,-1,1)$

Solution

(B) The equation of any plane $P$ passing through the line of intersection of the planes $x+2y+3z+1=0$ and $x-y-z-6=0$ is given by:
$P: (x+2y+3z+1) + \lambda(x-y-z-6) = 0$
$P: (1+\lambda)x + (2-\lambda)y + (3-\lambda)z + (1-6\lambda) = 0$
The normal vector to this plane is $\vec{n}_1 = (1+\lambda)\hat{i} + (2-\lambda)\hat{j} + (3-\lambda)\hat{k}$.
The given plane is $-2x+y+z+8=0$,which has a normal vector $\vec{n}_2 = -2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
Since the planes are perpendicular,their normal vectors are perpendicular,so $\vec{n}_1 \cdot \vec{n}_2 = 0$.
$-2(1+\lambda) + 1(2-\lambda) + 1(3-\lambda) = 0$
$-2 - 2\lambda + 2 - \lambda + 3 - \lambda = 0$
$3 - 4\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{3}{4}$.
Substituting $\lambda = \frac{3}{4}$ into the equation of $P$:
$(1+\frac{3}{4})x + (2-\frac{3}{4})y + (3-\frac{3}{4})z + (1-6(\frac{3}{4})) = 0$
$\frac{7}{4}x + \frac{5}{4}y + \frac{9}{4}z - \frac{14}{4} = 0$
$7x + 5y + 9z - 14 = 0$.
Now,check which point satisfies this equation:
For $(0,1,1)$: $7(0) + 5(1) + 9(1) - 14 = 5 + 9 - 14 = 0$.
Thus,the point $(0,1,1)$ lies on the plane $P$.
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263
DifficultMCQ
Let the line $L$ be the projection of the line $\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-3}{1}=\frac{z-4}{2}$ in the plane $x-2y-z=3$. If $d$ is the distance of the point $(0,0,6)$ from $L$,then $d^2$ is equal to .... .
A
$48$
B
$26$
C
$14$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) The given line is $L_1: \frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-3}{1}=\frac{z-4}{2}$. Let $P(1,3,4)$ be a point on $L_1$. The foot of the perpendicular from $P$ to the plane $x-2y-z-3=0$ is $Q$. The line $PQ$ is $\frac{x-1}{1}=\frac{y-3}{-2}=\frac{z-4}{-1} = t$. So $Q = (t+1, -2t+3, -t+4)$. Since $Q$ lies on the plane,$(t+1) - 2(-2t+3) - (-t+4) = 3 \Rightarrow t+1+4t-6+t-4=3 \Rightarrow 6t=12 \Rightarrow t=2$. Thus,$Q = (3,-1,2)$.
The intersection point $R$ of $L_1$ and the plane is found by $2k+1 - 2(k+3) - (2k+4) = 3 \Rightarrow 2k+1-2k-6-2k-4=3 \Rightarrow -2k=12 \Rightarrow k=-6$. So $R = (-11,-3,-8)$.
The line $L$ passes through $Q(3,-1,2)$ and $R(-11,-3,-8)$. The direction vector of $L$ is $\vec{v} = Q-R = (14, 2, 10)$,which is parallel to $(7, 1, 5)$.
The distance $d$ of point $A(0,0,6)$ from line $L$ passing through $B(3,-1,2)$ with direction $\vec{v} = (7,1,5)$ is given by $d = \frac{|\vec{AB} \times \vec{v}|}{|\vec{v}|}$.
$\vec{AB} = (3-0, -1-0, 2-6) = (3, -1, -4)$.
$\vec{AB} \times \vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 3 & -1 & -4 \\ 7 & 1 & 5 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-5+4) - \hat{j}(15+28) + \hat{k}(3+7) = (-1, -43, 10)$.
$d^2 = \frac{(-1)^2 + (-43)^2 + 10^2}{7^2 + 1^2 + 5^2} = \frac{1 + 1849 + 100}{49 + 1 + 25} = \frac{1950}{75} = 26$.
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264
DifficultMCQ
Let $Q$ be the foot of the perpendicular from the point $P(7, -2, 13)$ on the plane containing the lines $\frac{x+1}{6} = \frac{y-1}{7} = \frac{z-3}{8}$ and $\frac{x-1}{3} = \frac{y-2}{5} = \frac{z-3}{7}$. Then $(PQ)^{2}$ is equal to ..... .
A
$100$
B
$96$
C
$97$
D
$95$

Solution

(B) The equation of the plane containing the two lines is given by the determinant equation:
$\left|\begin{array}{ccc} x+1 & y-1 & z-3 \\ 6 & 7 & 8 \\ 3 & 5 & 7 \end{array}\right| = 0$
Expanding the determinant:
$(x+1)(49-40) - (y-1)(42-24) + (z-3)(30-21) = 0$
$9(x+1) - 18(y-1) + 9(z-3) = 0$
Dividing by $9$,we get $x+1 - 2(y-1) + z-3 = 0$,which simplifies to $x - 2y + z = 0$.
The length of the perpendicular $PQ$ from point $P(7, -2, 13)$ to the plane $x - 2y + z = 0$ is given by the formula $d = \frac{|ax_0 + by_0 + cz_0 + d|}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}}$.
$PQ = \frac{|1(7) - 2(-2) + 1(13)|}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2 + 1^2}} = \frac{|7 + 4 + 13|}{\sqrt{1 + 4 + 1}} = \frac{24}{\sqrt{6}} = 4\sqrt{6}$.
Therefore,$(PQ)^2 = (4\sqrt{6})^2 = 16 \times 6 = 96$.
265
DifficultMCQ
The distance of the point $(1,-2,3)$ from the plane $x-y+z=5$ measured parallel to a line,whose direction ratios are $2,3,-6$ is :
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) Let the line passing through the point $A(1,-2,3)$ and parallel to the line with direction ratios $2,3,-6$ be given by the equation:
$\frac{x-1}{2} = \frac{y+2}{3} = \frac{z-3}{-6} = \lambda$
Any point on this line is of the form $(1+2\lambda, -2+3\lambda, 3-6\lambda)$.
Since this point lies on the plane $x-y+z=5$,we substitute these coordinates into the plane equation:
$(1+2\lambda) - (-2+3\lambda) + (3-6\lambda) = 5$
$1 + 2\lambda + 2 - 3\lambda + 3 - 6\lambda = 5$
$6 - 7\lambda = 5$
$-7\lambda = -1 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{1}{7}$
The point of intersection $P$ is:
$P = (1+2(\frac{1}{7}), -2+3(\frac{1}{7}), 3-6(\frac{1}{7})) = (\frac{9}{7}, -\frac{11}{7}, \frac{15}{7})$
The distance $AP$ is the distance between $(1,-2,3)$ and $(\frac{9}{7}, -\frac{11}{7}, \frac{15}{7})$:
$AP = \sqrt{(\frac{9}{7}-1)^2 + (-\frac{11}{7}-(-2))^2 + (\frac{15}{7}-3)^2}$
$AP = \sqrt{(\frac{2}{7})^2 + (\frac{3}{7})^2 + (-\frac{6}{7})^2}$
$AP = \sqrt{\frac{4}{49} + \frac{9}{49} + \frac{36}{49}} = \sqrt{\frac{49}{49}} = 1$
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266
DifficultMCQ
The equation of a plane at a distance of $\sqrt{\frac{2}{21}}$ from the origin,which contains the line of intersection of the planes $x-y-z-1=0$ and $2x+y-3z+4=0$,is:
A
$3x-y-5z+2=0$
B
$3x-4z+3=0$
C
$-x+2y+2z-3=0$
D
$4x-y-5z+2=0$

Solution

(D) The equation of any plane passing through the intersection of the planes $P_1: x-y-z-1=0$ and $P_2: 2x+y-3z+4=0$ is given by $P_1 + \lambda P_2 = 0$.
$(x-y-z-1) + \lambda(2x+y-3z+4) = 0$
$(1+2\lambda)x + (-1+\lambda)y + (-1-3\lambda)z + (-1+4\lambda) = 0$.
The distance of this plane from the origin $(0,0,0)$ is given as $\sqrt{\frac{2}{21}}$.
The distance formula is $d = \frac{|d_0|}{\sqrt{a^2+b^2+c^2}}$,so:
$\frac{|4\lambda-1|}{\sqrt{(1+2\lambda)^2 + (-1+\lambda)^2 + (-1-3\lambda)^2}} = \sqrt{\frac{2}{21}}$.
Squaring both sides:
$\frac{(4\lambda-1)^2}{(1+4\lambda+4\lambda^2) + (1-2\lambda+\lambda^2) + (1+6\lambda+9\lambda^2)} = \frac{2}{21}$.
$\frac{(4\lambda-1)^2}{14\lambda^2+8\lambda+3} = \frac{2}{21}$.
$21(16\lambda^2-8\lambda+1) = 2(14\lambda^2+8\lambda+3)$.
$336\lambda^2 - 168\lambda + 21 = 28\lambda^2 + 16\lambda + 6$.
$308\lambda^2 - 184\lambda + 15 = 0$.
Solving the quadratic equation: $308\lambda^2 - 154\lambda - 30\lambda + 15 = 0$.
$154\lambda(2\lambda-1) - 15(2\lambda-1) = 0$.
$(154\lambda-15)(2\lambda-1) = 0$.
Thus,$\lambda = \frac{1}{2}$ or $\lambda = \frac{15}{154}$.
For $\lambda = \frac{1}{2}$,the equation is $(x-y-z-1) + \frac{1}{2}(2x+y-3z+4) = 0$.
$2x-2y-2z-2 + 2x+y-3z+4 = 0$.
$4x-y-5z+2 = 0$.
267
MediumMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through the line of intersection of the planes $\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})=1$ and $\vec{r} \cdot(2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-\hat{k})+4=0$ and parallel to the $x$-axis is:
A
$\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{j}-3 \hat{k})+6=0$
B
$\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}+3 \hat{k})+6=0$
C
$\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}-3 \hat{k})+6=0$
D
$\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{j}-3 \hat{k})-6=0$

Solution

(A) The equations of the given planes are:
$P_1: x+y+z-1=0$
$P_2: 2x+3y-z+4=0$
The equation of any plane passing through the line of intersection of these two planes is given by $P_1 + \lambda P_2 = 0$:
$(x+y+z-1) + \lambda(2x+3y-z+4) = 0$
$(1+2\lambda)x + (1+3\lambda)y + (1-\lambda)z + (4\lambda-1) = 0$
Since this plane is parallel to the $x$-axis,its normal vector $\vec{n} = (1+2\lambda)\hat{i} + (1+3\lambda)\hat{j} + (1-\lambda)\hat{k}$ must be perpendicular to the direction of the $x$-axis,which is $\hat{i} = (1, 0, 0)$.
Therefore,the dot product of the normal vector and the direction vector of the $x$-axis is zero:
$(1+2\lambda)(1) + (1+3\lambda)(0) + (1-\lambda)(0) = 0$
$1+2\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = -\frac{1}{2}$
Substituting $\lambda = -\frac{1}{2}$ into the equation of the plane:
$(1+2(-\frac{1}{2}))x + (1+3(-\frac{1}{2}))y + (1-(-\frac{1}{2}))z + (4(-\frac{1}{2})-1) = 0$
$0x + (1-\frac{3}{2})y + (1+\frac{1}{2})z + (-2-1) = 0$
$-\frac{1}{2}y + \frac{3}{2}z - 3 = 0$
Multiplying by $-2$:
$y - 3z + 6 = 0$
In vector form,this is $\vec{r} \cdot (0\hat{i} + 1\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}) + 6 = 0$,which is $\vec{r} \cdot (\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}) + 6 = 0$.
268
DifficultMCQ
Let the equation of the plane,that passes through the point $(1,4,-3)$ and contains the line of intersection of the planes $3x-2y+4z-7=0$ and $x+5y-2z+9=0$,be $\alpha x+\beta y+\gamma z+3=0$. Then $\alpha+\beta+\gamma$ is equal to:
A
$-23$
B
$-15$
C
$23$
D
$15$

Solution

(A) The equation of a plane passing through the intersection of two planes $P_1 = 0$ and $P_2 = 0$ is given by $P_1 + \lambda P_2 = 0$.
Here,$(3x-2y+4z-7) + \lambda(x+5y-2z+9) = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $(3+\lambda)x + (5\lambda-2)y + (4-2\lambda)z + (9\lambda-7) = 0$.
Since this plane passes through the point $(1,4,-3)$,we substitute these coordinates into the equation:
$(3+\lambda)(1) + (5\lambda-2)(4) + (4-2\lambda)(-3) + 9\lambda-7 = 0$.
$3 + \lambda + 20\lambda - 8 - 12 + 6\lambda + 9\lambda - 7 = 0$.
$36\lambda - 24 = 0 \Rightarrow 36\lambda = 24 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{24}{36} = \frac{2}{3}$.
Substituting $\lambda = \frac{2}{3}$ back into the equation:
$(3 + \frac{2}{3})x + (5(\frac{2}{3}) - 2)y + (4 - 2(\frac{2}{3}))z + (9(\frac{2}{3}) - 7) = 0$.
$(\frac{11}{3})x + (\frac{4}{3})y + (\frac{8}{3})z - 1 = 0$.
Multiplying by $-3$ to match the form $\alpha x + \beta y + \gamma z + 3 = 0$:
$-11x - 4y - 8z + 3 = 0$.
Comparing this with $\alpha x + \beta y + \gamma z + 3 = 0$,we get $\alpha = -11$,$\beta = -4$,and $\gamma = -8$.
Therefore,$\alpha + \beta + \gamma = -11 - 4 - 8 = -23$.
269
MediumMCQ
The square of the distance of the point of intersection of the line $\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-2}{3}=\frac{z+1}{6}$ and the plane $2x-y+z=6$ from the point $(-1,-1,2)$ is .... .
A
$16$
B
$61$
C
$65$
D
$69$

Solution

(B) Let the line be $\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-2}{3}=\frac{z+1}{6}=\lambda$.
Any point on the line is given by $(x, y, z) = (2\lambda+1, 3\lambda+2, 6\lambda-1)$.
Since this point lies on the plane $2x-y+z=6$,we substitute the coordinates into the plane equation:
$2(2\lambda+1) - (3\lambda+2) + (6\lambda-1) = 6$.
$4\lambda + 2 - 3\lambda - 2 + 6\lambda - 1 = 6$.
$7\lambda - 1 = 6 \Rightarrow 7\lambda = 7 \Rightarrow \lambda = 1$.
Substituting $\lambda = 1$ back into the point coordinates,we get the point of intersection $P = (2(1)+1, 3(1)+2, 6(1)-1) = (3, 5, 5)$.
We need the square of the distance from $P(3, 5, 5)$ to the point $Q(-1, -1, 2)$.
$d^2 = (3 - (-1))^2 + (5 - (-1))^2 + (5 - 2)^2$.
$d^2 = (4)^2 + (6)^2 + (3)^2 = 16 + 36 + 9 = 61$.
270
MediumMCQ
The distance of the point $(-1, 2, -2)$ from the line of intersection of the planes $2x + 3y + 2z = 0$ and $x - 2y + z = 0$ is:
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{5}{2}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{42}}{2}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{34}}{2}$

Solution

(D) Given planes are $P_{1}: 2x + 3y + 2z = 0$ and $P_{2}: x - 2y + z = 0$.
The normal vectors are $\vec{n}_{1} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$ and $\vec{n}_{2} = \hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The direction vector $\vec{v}$ of the line of intersection $L$ is given by $\vec{v} = \vec{n}_{1} \times \vec{n}_{2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 3 & 2 \\ 1 & -2 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(3 + 4) - \hat{j}(2 - 2) + \hat{k}(-4 - 3) = 7\hat{i} - 7\hat{k}$.
Simplifying the direction ratios,we get $(1, 0, -1)$.
Since the planes pass through the origin $(0, 0, 0)$,the line $L$ passes through the origin. Thus,the equation of line $L$ is $\frac{x}{1} = \frac{y}{0} = \frac{z}{-1} = \lambda$.
Any point $Q$ on the line $L$ is $(\lambda, 0, -\lambda)$.
Let $P = (-1, 2, -2)$. The vector $\vec{PQ} = (\lambda + 1, -2, -\lambda + 2)$.
Since $\vec{PQ}$ is perpendicular to the line $L$ (direction vector $\vec{v} = (1, 0, -1)$),their dot product is zero:
$(\lambda + 1)(1) + (-2)(0) + (-\lambda + 2)(-1) = 0$
$\lambda + 1 + \lambda - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow 2\lambda = 1 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$Q = (\frac{1}{2}, 0, -\frac{1}{2})$.
The distance $PQ = \sqrt{(\frac{1}{2} - (-1))^2 + (0 - 2)^2 + (-\frac{1}{2} - (-2))^2} = \sqrt{(\frac{3}{2})^2 + (-2)^2 + (\frac{3}{2})^2} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{4} + 4 + \frac{9}{4}} = \sqrt{\frac{18}{4} + 4} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{2} + 4} = \sqrt{\frac{17}{2}} = \sqrt{\frac{34}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{34}}{2}$.
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271
EasyMCQ
Suppose the line $\frac{x-2}{\alpha}=\frac{y-2}{-5}=\frac{z+2}{2}$ lies on the plane $x+3y-2z+\beta=0$. Then $(\alpha+\beta)$ is equal to ... .
A
$5$
B
$7$
C
$6$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) Since the line lies on the plane,any point on the line must satisfy the plane equation.
The point $(2, 2, -2)$ lies on the line,so it must satisfy the plane equation $x+3y-2z+\beta=0$.
Substituting the point: $2 + 3(2) - 2(-2) + \beta = 0$.
$2 + 6 + 4 + \beta = 0 \Rightarrow 12 + \beta = 0 \Rightarrow \beta = -12$.
Also,the direction vector of the line $\vec{v} = (\alpha, -5, 2)$ must be perpendicular to the normal vector of the plane $\vec{n} = (1, 3, -2)$.
Thus,the dot product $\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n} = 0$.
$\alpha(1) + (-5)(3) + (2)(-2) = 0$.
$\alpha - 15 - 4 = 0 \Rightarrow \alpha - 19 = 0 \Rightarrow \alpha = 19$.
Therefore,$\alpha + \beta = 19 + (-12) = 7$.
272
DifficultMCQ
Let $P$ be a plane passing through the points $(1,0,1), (1,-2,1)$ and $(0,1,-2)$. Let a vector $\vec{a} = \alpha \hat{i} + \beta \hat{j} + \gamma \hat{k}$ be such that $\vec{a}$ is parallel to the plane $P$,perpendicular to $(\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k})$ and $\vec{a} \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k}) = 2$. Then $(\alpha - \beta + \gamma)^2$ equals:
A
$81$
B
$84$
C
$89$
D
$18$

Solution

(A) The normal vector $\vec{n}_P$ to the plane $P$ is given by the cross product of two vectors in the plane. Let $A=(1,0,1), B=(1,-2,1), C=(0,1,-2)$.
$\vec{AB} = (1-1, -2-0, 1-1) = (0, -2, 0)$
$\vec{AC} = (0-1, 1-0, -2-1) = (-1, 1, -3)$
$\vec{n}_P = \vec{AB} \times \vec{AC} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & -2 & 0 \\ -1 & 1 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = 6\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} - 2\hat{k} = 2(3\hat{i} - \hat{k})$.
Since $\vec{a}$ is parallel to the plane $P$,$\vec{a}$ is perpendicular to $\vec{n}_P$. Also,$\vec{a}$ is perpendicular to $\vec{v} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
Thus,$\vec{a} = k(\vec{n}_P \times \vec{v}) = k \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 3 & 0 & -1 \\ 1 & 2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = k(2\hat{i} - 10\hat{j} + 6\hat{k})$.
Given $\vec{a} \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) = 2$,we have $k(2(1) - 10(1) + 6(2)) = 2 \Rightarrow k(2 - 10 + 12) = 2 \Rightarrow 4k = 2 \Rightarrow k = 1/2$.
So,$\vec{a} = \frac{1}{2}(2\hat{i} - 10\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}) = \hat{i} - 5\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
Here $\alpha = 1, \beta = -5, \gamma = 3$.
Then $(\alpha - \beta + \gamma)^2 = (1 - (-5) + 3)^2 = (1 + 5 + 3)^2 = 9^2 = 81$.
273
MediumMCQ
The lines $x = ay - 1 = z - 2$ and $x = 3y - 2 = bz - 2$ $(ab \neq 0)$ are coplanar,if:
A
$b = 1, a \in R - \{0\}$
B
$a = 2, b = 3$
C
$a = 2, b = 2$
D
$a = 1, b \in R - \{0\}$

Solution

(A) First,rewrite the equations of the lines in symmetric form:
Line $1$: $x = ay - 1 = z - 2 \Rightarrow \frac{x}{1} = \frac{y - 1/a}{1/a} = \frac{z - 2}{1}$. This can be written as $\frac{x}{a} = \frac{y - 1/a}{1} = \frac{z - 2}{a}$.
Wait,let's rewrite correctly: $x = ay - 1 \Rightarrow y = \frac{x+1}{a}$,and $x = z - 2 \Rightarrow z = x + 2$. So,$\frac{x+1}{a} = y = \frac{z-2}{1}$.
Line $2$: $x = 3y - 2 = bz - 2 \Rightarrow y = \frac{x+2}{3}$,and $z = \frac{x+2}{b}$. So,$\frac{x+2}{3} = y = \frac{z-2/b}{1/b} \Rightarrow \frac{x+2}{3} = y = \frac{z-2/b}{1/b}$.
Actually,the standard form is $\frac{x-x_1}{l_1} = \frac{y-y_1}{m_1} = \frac{z-z_1}{n_1}$.
Line $1$: $x = ay - 1 = z - 2 \Rightarrow \frac{x+1}{a} = y = \frac{z-1}{a}$ is incorrect. Let's use the points and vectors from the image.
Line $1$ passes through $P_1(-1, 0, 1)$ with direction vector $\vec{v_1} = a\hat{i} + \hat{j} + a\hat{k}$.
Line $2$ passes through $P_2(-2, 0, 0)$ with direction vector $\vec{v_2} = 3\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \frac{3}{b}\hat{k}$.
For lines to be coplanar,the scalar triple product of the vector connecting the points and the two direction vectors must be zero: $(\vec{P_2P_1}) \cdot (\vec{v_1} \times \vec{v_2}) = 0$.
$\vec{P_2P_1} = (-1 - (-2))\hat{i} + (0 - 0)\hat{j} + (1 - 0)\hat{k} = \hat{i} + \hat{k}$.
The determinant is:
$\left|\begin{array}{ccc} 1 & 0 & 1 \\ a & 1 & a \\ 3 & 1 & 3/b \end{array}\right| = 0$
$1(\frac{3}{b} - a) - 0 + 1(a - 3) = 0$
$\frac{3}{b} - a + a - 3 = 0 \Rightarrow \frac{3}{b} = 3 \Rightarrow b = 1$.
Since $a$ is in the denominator of the original line equation $x = ay - 1$,$a \neq 0$. Thus,$b = 1, a \in R - \{0\}$.
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274
MediumMCQ
Consider the line $L$ given by the equation $\frac{x-3}{2}=\frac{y-1}{1}=\frac{z-2}{1}$. Let $Q$ be the mirror image of the point $P_0(2,3,-1)$ with respect to $L$. Let a plane $P$ be such that it passes through $Q$,and the line $L$ is perpendicular to $P$. Then which of the following points is on the plane $P$?
A
$(1,2,2)$
B
$(-1,1,2)$
C
$(1,1,1)$
D
$(1,1,2)$

Solution

(A) The line $L$ is given by $\frac{x-3}{2}=\frac{y-1}{1}=\frac{z-2}{1} = k$. Any point on $L$ is $(2k+3, k+1, k+2)$.
Let $P_0 = (2,3,-1)$. The vector $\vec{P_0M}$ where $M$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $P_0$ to $L$ is $(2k+3-2, k+1-3, k+2+1) = (2k+1, k-2, k+3)$.
Since $\vec{P_0M}$ is perpendicular to the direction vector of $L$,$\vec{v} = (2,1,1)$,we have $2(2k+1) + 1(k-2) + 1(k+3) = 0$.
$4k+2 + k-2 + k+3 = 0 \implies 6k+3 = 0 \implies k = -1/2$.
Thus,$M = (2(-1/2)+3, -1/2+1, -1/2+2) = (2, 1/2, 3/2)$.
Since $M$ is the midpoint of $P_0Q$,if $Q = (x,y,z)$,then $\frac{x+2}{2} = 2, \frac{y+3}{2} = 1/2, \frac{z-1}{2} = 3/2$.
$x+2 = 4 \implies x=2$; $y+3 = 1 \implies y=-2$; $z-1 = 3 \implies z=4$. So $Q = (2, -2, 4)$.
The plane $P$ is perpendicular to $L$,so its normal vector is $\vec{n} = (2,1,1)$.
The equation of plane $P$ passing through $Q(2, -2, 4)$ is $2(x-2) + 1(y+2) + 1(z-4) = 0$.
$2x - 4 + y + 2 + z - 4 = 0 \implies 2x + y + z - 6 = 0$.
Checking the options: For $(1,2,2)$,$2(1) + 2 + 2 - 6 = 2+2+2-6 = 0$. Thus,$(1,2,2)$ lies on the plane.
275
DifficultMCQ
Let $L$ be the line of intersection of planes $\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}-\hat{j}+2 \hat{k})=2$ and $\vec{r} \cdot(2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k})=2$. If $P(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ is the foot of perpendicular on $L$ from the point $(1,2,0)$,then the value of $35(\alpha+\beta+\gamma)$ is equal to :
A
$134$
B
$119$
C
$143$
D
$101$

Solution

(B) The equations of the planes are $P_{1}: x-y+2 z=2$ and $P_{2}: 2 x+y-z=2$.
Let the line of intersection of planes $P_{1}$ and $P_{2}$ cut the $xy$-plane at point $Q$.
Setting $z=0$ in both equations,we get $x-y=2$ and $2x+y=2$. Adding these,$3x=4 \Rightarrow x=\frac{4}{3}$,and $y=x-2 = \frac{4}{3}-2 = -\frac{2}{3}$.
So,$Q = (\frac{4}{3}, -\frac{2}{3}, 0)$.
The direction vector $\vec{a}$ of the line of intersection is the cross product of the normals $\vec{n}_{1} = \hat{i}-\hat{j}+2\hat{k}$ and $\vec{n}_{2} = 2\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}$.
$\vec{a} = \vec{n}_{1} \times \vec{n}_{2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \\ 2 & 1 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(1-2) - \hat{j}(-1-4) + \hat{k}(1+2) = -\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
The equation of the line $L$ is $\frac{x-4/3}{-1} = \frac{y+2/3}{5} = \frac{z}{3} = \lambda$.
Any point $F$ on $L$ is $(-\lambda + 4/3, 5\lambda - 2/3, 3\lambda)$.
Let $A = (1, 2, 0)$. The vector $\vec{AF} = (-\lambda + 4/3 - 1, 5\lambda - 2/3 - 2, 3\lambda - 0) = (-\lambda + 1/3, 5\lambda - 8/3, 3\lambda)$.
Since $AF \perp L$,$\vec{AF} \cdot \vec{a} = 0$.
$(-\lambda + 1/3)(-1) + (5\lambda - 8/3)(5) + (3\lambda)(3) = 0$.
$\lambda - 1/3 + 25\lambda - 40/3 + 9\lambda = 0$.
$35\lambda - 41/3 = 0 \Rightarrow 35\lambda = 41/3 \Rightarrow \lambda = 41/105$.
The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular $P(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ are $F$.
$\alpha + \beta + \gamma = (-\lambda + 4/3) + (5\lambda - 2/3) + 3\lambda = 7\lambda + 2/3$.
$35(\alpha + \beta + \gamma) = 35(7\lambda + 2/3) = 245\lambda + 70/3$.
Substituting $\lambda = 41/105$: $245(41/105) + 70/3 = (49 \times 41)/21 + 70/3 = (7 \times 41)/3 + 70/3 = 287/3 + 70/3 = 357/3 = 119$.
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276
DifficultMCQ
Let the foot of the perpendicular from a point $P(1,2,-1)$ to the straight line $L: \frac{x}{1}=\frac{y}{0}=\frac{z}{-1}$ be $N$. Let a line be drawn from $P$ parallel to the plane $x+y+2z=0$ which meets $L$ at point $Q$. If $\alpha$ is the acute angle between the lines $PN$ and $PQ$,then $\cos \alpha$ is equal to $.....$
A
$\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{3}}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(D) The line $L$ is given by $\frac{x}{1}=\frac{y}{0}=\frac{z}{-1} = \lambda$. So,any point on $L$ is $N(\lambda, 0, -\lambda)$.
Since $PN \perp L$,the vector $\vec{PN} = (\lambda-1, -2, -\lambda+1)$ is perpendicular to the direction vector of $L$,which is $\vec{v} = (1, 0, -1)$.
Thus,$(\lambda-1)(1) + (-2)(0) + (-\lambda+1)(-1) = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda-1 + \lambda-1 = 0 \Rightarrow 2\lambda = 2 \Rightarrow \lambda = 1$.
So,$N = (1, 0, -1)$ and $\vec{PN} = (0, -2, 0)$.
Now,let the line through $P$ parallel to the plane $x+y+2z=0$ meet $L$ at $Q(\mu, 0, -\mu)$.
The vector $\vec{PQ} = (\mu-1, -2, -\mu+1)$. Since this line is parallel to the plane,$\vec{PQ}$ is perpendicular to the normal of the plane $\vec{n} = (1, 1, 2)$.
Thus,$(\mu-1)(1) + (-2)(1) + (-\mu+1)(2) = 0 \Rightarrow \mu-1 - 2 - 2\mu + 2 = 0 \Rightarrow -\mu - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow \mu = -1$.
So,$Q = (-1, 0, 1)$ and $\vec{PQ} = (-2, -2, 2)$.
The angle $\alpha$ between $\vec{PN} = (0, -2, 0)$ and $\vec{PQ} = (-2, -2, 2)$ is given by $\cos \alpha = \frac{|\vec{PN} \cdot \vec{PQ}|}{|\vec{PN}| |\vec{PQ}|}$.
$|\vec{PN}| = \sqrt{0^2 + (-2)^2 + 0^2} = 2$.
$|\vec{PQ}| = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-2)^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{4+4+4} = \sqrt{12} = 2\sqrt{3}$.
$\vec{PN} \cdot \vec{PQ} = (0)(-2) + (-2)(-2) + (0)(2) = 4$.
$\cos \alpha = \frac{4}{2 \times 2\sqrt{3}} = \frac{4}{4\sqrt{3}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
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277
MediumMCQ
Let a plane $P$ pass through the point $(3, 7, -7)$ and contain the line $\frac{x-2}{-3} = \frac{y-3}{2} = \frac{z+2}{1}$. If the distance of the plane $P$ from the origin is $d$,then $d^{2}$ is equal to $.....$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) The line passes through point $A(2, 3, -2)$ and has direction vector $\vec{v} = -3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The plane passes through point $B(3, 7, -7)$ and point $A(2, 3, -2)$.
The vector $\vec{AB} = (3-2)\hat{i} + (7-3)\hat{j} + (-7 - (-2))\hat{k} = \hat{i} + 4\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is given by the cross product of $\vec{v}$ and $\vec{AB}$:
$\vec{n} = \vec{v} \times \vec{AB} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ -3 & 2 & 1 \\ 1 & 4 & -5 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-10-4) - \hat{j}(15-1) + \hat{k}(-12-2) = -14\hat{i} - 14\hat{j} - 14\hat{k}$.
We can take the normal vector as $\vec{n} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $1(x-2) + 1(y-3) + 1(z+2) = 0$,which simplifies to $x + y + z - 3 = 0$.
The distance $d$ from the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ to the plane $x + y + z - 3 = 0$ is $d = \frac{|0+0+0-3|}{\sqrt{1^2+1^2+1^2}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{3}} = \sqrt{3}$.
Therefore,$d^{2} = (\sqrt{3})^{2} = 3$.
278
MediumMCQ
For real numbers $\alpha$ and $\beta \neq 0$,if the point of intersection of the straight lines $\frac{x-\alpha}{1}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z-1}{3}$ and $\frac{x-4}{\beta}=\frac{y-6}{3}=\frac{z-7}{3}$ lies on the plane $x+2y-z=8$,then $\alpha-\beta$ is equal to:
A
$5$
B
$3$
C
$7$
D
$9$

Solution

(C) Let the first line be $\frac{x-\alpha}{1}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z-1}{3} = \phi$. Then any point on this line is $(\phi+\alpha, 2\phi+1, 3\phi+1)$.
Let the second line be $\frac{x-4}{\beta}=\frac{y-6}{3}=\frac{z-7}{3} = q$. Then any point on this line is $(q\beta+4, 3q+6, 3q+7)$.
For the lines to intersect,there must exist $\phi$ and $q$ such that:
$\phi+\alpha = q\beta+4$ $(i)$
$2\phi+1 = 3q+6$ (ii)
$3\phi+1 = 3q+7$ (iii)
Subtracting (ii) from (iii),we get $\phi = 1$. Substituting $\phi=1$ into (ii),we get $2(1)+1 = 3q+6$,which implies $3q = -3$,so $q = -1$.
Substituting $\phi=1$ and $q=-1$ into $(i)$,we get $1+\alpha = -\beta+4$,which simplifies to $\alpha+\beta = 3$.
The point of intersection is $(\phi+\alpha, 2\phi+1, 3\phi+1) = (1+\alpha, 3, 4)$.
Since this point lies on the plane $x+2y-z=8$,we have $(1+\alpha) + 2(3) - 4 = 8$.
$1+\alpha+6-4 = 8 \implies \alpha+3 = 8 \implies \alpha = 5$.
Since $\alpha+\beta = 3$,we have $5+\beta = 3 \implies \beta = -2$.
Thus,$\alpha-\beta = 5 - (-2) = 7$.
279
MediumMCQ
The distance of the point $P(3,4,4)$ from the point of intersection of the line joining the points $Q(3,-4,-5)$ and $R(2,-3,1)$ and the plane $2x+y+z=7$ is equal to $.....$
A
$4$
B
$5$
C
$6$
D
$7$

Solution

(D) The equation of the line passing through $Q(3,-4,-5)$ and $R(2,-3,1)$ is given by $\frac{x-3}{2-3} = \frac{y-(-4)}{-3-(-4)} = \frac{z-(-5)}{1-(-5)} = r$.
This simplifies to $\frac{x-3}{-1} = \frac{y+4}{1} = \frac{z+5}{6} = r$.
Any point on this line is given by $(x, y, z) = (-r+3, r-4, 6r-5)$.
Since this point lies on the plane $2x+y+z=7$,we substitute the coordinates into the plane equation:
$2(-r+3) + (r-4) + (6r-5) = 7$.
$-2r + 6 + r - 4 + 6r - 5 = 7$.
$5r - 3 = 7 \Rightarrow 5r = 10 \Rightarrow r = 2$.
Substituting $r=2$ back into the point coordinates,we get the point of intersection $T = (-2+3, 2-4, 6(2)-5) = (1, -2, 7)$.
The distance between $P(3,4,4)$ and $T(1,-2,7)$ is given by the distance formula:
$PT = \sqrt{(1-3)^2 + (-2-4)^2 + (7-4)^2}$.
$PT = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-6)^2 + (3)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 36 + 9} = \sqrt{49} = 7$.
280
MediumMCQ
Let $P$ be the plane passing through the intersection of the planes $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - \hat{k}) = 5$ and $\overrightarrow{r} \cdot (2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 3$,and the point $(2, 1, -2)$. Let the position vectors of the points $X$ and $Y$ be $\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$ and $5\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$ respectively. Then the points:
A
$X$ and $X + Y$ are on the same side of $P$
B
$Y$ and $Y - X$ are on the opposite sides of $P$
C
$X$ and $Y$ are on the opposite sides of $P$
D
$X + Y$ and $X - Y$ are on the same side of $P$

Solution

(C) The equation of the family of planes passing through the intersection of the given planes is $(x + 3y - z - 5) + \lambda(2x - y + z - 3) = 0$.
Since the plane passes through $(2, 1, -2)$,we substitute these coordinates into the equation:
$(2 + 3(1) - (-2) - 5) + \lambda(2(2) - 1 + (-2) - 3) = 0$
$(2 + 3 + 2 - 5) + \lambda(4 - 1 - 2 - 3) = 0$
$2 + \lambda(-2) = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = 1$.
Substituting $\lambda = 1$ into the equation,we get the plane $P: 3x + 2y - 8 = 0$.
Let $f(x, y, z) = 3x + 2y - 8$. We evaluate $f$ at the given points:
For $X(1, -2, 4): f(1, -2, 4) = 3(1) + 2(-2) - 8 = 3 - 4 - 8 = -9$.
For $Y(5, -1, 2): f(5, -1, 2) = 3(5) + 2(-1) - 8 = 15 - 2 - 8 = 5$.
Since $f(X) = -9$ and $f(Y) = 5$ have opposite signs,$X$ and $Y$ lie on opposite sides of the plane $P$.
281
DifficultMCQ
Let $Q$ be the mirror image of the point $P(1, 0, 1)$ with respect to the plane $S: x + y + z = 5$. If a line $L$ passing through $(1, -1, -1)$,parallel to the line $PQ$,meets the plane $S$ at $R$,then $QR^{2}$ is equal to
A
$2$
B
$5$
C
$7$
D
$11$

Solution

(B) The mirror image $Q(a, b, c)$ of point $P(1, 0, 1)$ with respect to the plane $x + y + z - 5 = 0$ is given by the formula $\frac{a-1}{1} = \frac{b-0}{1} = \frac{c-1}{1} = -2 \frac{1(1) + 1(0) + 1(1) - 5}{1^2 + 1^2 + 1^2} = -2 \frac{-3}{3} = 2$.
Thus,$a-1 = 2 \Rightarrow a = 3$,$b = 2$,$c-1 = 2 \Rightarrow c = 3$. So,$Q = (3, 2, 3)$.
The vector $\vec{PQ} = (3-1, 2-0, 3-1) = (2, 2, 2)$,which is parallel to $(1, 1, 1)$.
The line $L$ passes through $(1, -1, -1)$ and is parallel to $\vec{PQ}$,so its equation is $\frac{x-1}{1} = \frac{y+1}{1} = \frac{z+1}{1} = \lambda$.
Any point on $L$ is $R(\lambda+1, \lambda-1, \lambda-1)$.
Since $R$ lies on the plane $x + y + z = 5$,we have $(\lambda+1) + (\lambda-1) + (\lambda-1) = 5$,which gives $3\lambda - 1 = 5$,so $3\lambda = 6$ and $\lambda = 2$.
Thus,$R = (2+1, 2-1, 2-1) = (3, 1, 1)$.
Finally,$QR^{2} = (3-3)^{2} + (2-1)^{2} + (3-1)^{2} = 0^{2} + 1^{2} + 2^{2} = 1 + 4 = 5$.
282
EasyMCQ
Let the lines $L_{1}: \overrightarrow{r} = \lambda(\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}), \lambda \in R$ and $L_{2}: \overrightarrow{r} = (\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}) + \mu(\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 5\hat{k}), \mu \in R$ intersect at the point $S$. If a plane $ax + by - z + d = 0$ passes through $S$ and is parallel to both the lines $L_{1}$ and $L_{2}$,then the value of $a + b + d$ is equal to:
A
$9$
B
$4$
C
$5$
D
$3$

Solution

(C) First,we find the intersection point $S$ of lines $L_{1}$ and $L_{2}$.
For $L_{1}$,any point is $(\lambda, 2\lambda, 3\lambda)$.
For $L_{2}$,any point is $(1+\mu, 3+\mu, 1+5\mu)$.
Equating the coordinates: $\lambda = 1+\mu$,$2\lambda = 3+\mu$,$3\lambda = 1+5\mu$.
From the first two: $\lambda - \mu = 1$ and $2\lambda - \mu = 3$. Subtracting gives $\lambda = 2$,so $\mu = 1$.
Checking in the third: $3(2) = 6$ and $1+5(1) = 6$. Thus,$S = (2, 4, 6)$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is parallel to the cross product of the direction vectors of $L_{1}$ and $L_{2}$,which are $\vec{v}_{1} = \langle 1, 2, 3 \rangle$ and $\vec{v}_{2} = \langle 1, 1, 5 \rangle$.
$\vec{n} = \vec{v}_{1} \times \vec{v}_{2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 1 & 5 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(10-3) - \hat{j}(5-3) + \hat{k}(1-2) = 7\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $7(x-2) - 2(y-4) - 1(z-6) = 0$.
$7x - 14 - 2y + 8 - z + 6 = 0 \Rightarrow 7x - 2y - z = 0$.
Comparing with $ax + by - z + d = 0$,we get $a=7, b=-2, d=0$.
Thus,$a + b + d = 7 - 2 + 0 = 5$.
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283
DifficultMCQ
If the plane $2x + y - 5z = 0$ is rotated about its line of intersection with the plane $3x - y + 4z - 7 = 0$ by an angle of $\frac{\pi}{2}$,then the plane after the rotation passes through the point
A
$(2, -2, 0)$
B
$(-2, 2, 0)$
C
$(1, 0, 2)$
D
$(-1, 0, -2)$

Solution

(C) The equation of any plane passing through the line of intersection of the planes $P_1: 2x + y - 5z = 0$ and $P_2: 3x - y + 4z - 7 = 0$ is given by $P_1 + \lambda P_2 = 0$.
$(2x + y - 5z) + \lambda(3x - y + 4z - 7) = 0$
$(2 + 3\lambda)x + (1 - \lambda)y + (-5 + 4\lambda)z - 7\lambda = 0$ --- (Equation $1$)
Since the plane is rotated by $\frac{\pi}{2}$ from the original plane $2x + y - 5z = 0$,the normal vectors of these two planes must be perpendicular.
The normal vector of the original plane is $\vec{n_1} = (2, 1, -5)$.
The normal vector of the new plane is $\vec{n_2} = (2 + 3\lambda, 1 - \lambda, -5 + 4\lambda)$.
Since $\vec{n_1} \cdot \vec{n_2} = 0$:
$2(2 + 3\lambda) + 1(1 - \lambda) - 5(-5 + 4\lambda) = 0$
$4 + 6\lambda + 1 - \lambda + 25 - 20\lambda = 0$
$30 - 15\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = 2$.
Substituting $\lambda = 2$ into Equation $1$:
$(2 + 3(2))x + (1 - 2)y + (-5 + 4(2))z - 7(2) = 0$
$8x - y + 3z - 14 = 0$.
Testing the options,for point $(-1, 0, 2)$ (not in list,checking provided options):
For option $D$ $(-1, 0, -2)$: $8(-1) - 0 + 3(-2) - 14 = -8 - 6 - 14 = -28 \neq 0$.
Wait,let's re-check the calculation: $8x - y + 3z = 14$. If $x=-1, y=0, z=2$,$8(-1) - 0 + 3(2) = -8 + 6 = -2 \neq 14$.
Re-evaluating: The point $(-1, 0, 2)$ satisfies $8(-1) - 0 + 3(2) = -2$ (incorrect). Let's re-check the plane equation: $8x - y + 3z = 14$. Checking point $(-1, 0, 2)$ gives $-8+6 = -2$. Checking $(1, 0, 2)$ gives $8+6=14$. Thus,the point is $(1, 0, 2)$.
284
MediumMCQ
If the lines $\overrightarrow{r} = (\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}) + \lambda(3\hat{j} - \hat{k})$ and $\overrightarrow{r} = (\alpha\hat{i} - \hat{j}) + \mu(2\hat{i} - 3\hat{k})$ are coplanar,then the distance of the plane containing these two lines from the point $(\alpha, 0, 0)$ is
A
$\frac{2}{9}$
B
$\frac{2}{11}$
C
$\frac{4}{11}$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) The lines are given by $L_1: \overrightarrow{r} = (\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}) + \lambda(3\hat{j} - \hat{k})$ and $L_2: \overrightarrow{r} = (\alpha\hat{i} - \hat{j}) + \mu(2\hat{i} - 3\hat{k})$.
Since the lines are coplanar,the scalar triple product of the vector connecting the points on the lines and the direction vectors must be zero:
$\begin{vmatrix} \alpha - 1 & 0 & -1 \\ 0 & 3 & -1 \\ 2 & 0 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Expanding the determinant: $(\alpha - 1)(-9) - 0 + (-1)(0 - 6) = 0$
$-9\alpha + 9 + 6 = 0 \Rightarrow 9\alpha = 15 \Rightarrow \alpha = \frac{5}{3}$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\overrightarrow{n} = (3\hat{j} - \hat{k}) \times (2\hat{i} - 3\hat{k}) = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 3 & -1 \\ 2 & 0 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = -9\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 6\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(1, -1, 1)$ is $-9(x - 1) + 2(y + 1) - 6(z - 1) = 0$,which simplifies to $9x - 2y + 6z - 17 = 0$.
The distance from $(\frac{5}{3}, 0, 0)$ to the plane $9x - 2y + 6z - 17 = 0$ is $d = \frac{|9(\frac{5}{3}) - 2(0) + 6(0) - 17|}{\sqrt{9^2 + (-2)^2 + 6^2}} = \frac{|15 - 17|}{\sqrt{81 + 4 + 36}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{121}} = \frac{2}{11}$.
285
DifficultMCQ
Let the plane $2x + 3y + z + 20 = 0$ be rotated through a right angle about its line of intersection with the plane $x - 3y + 5z = 8$. If the mirror image of the point $(2, -1/2, 2)$ in the rotated plane is $B(a, b, c)$,then:
A
$\frac{a}{8} = \frac{b}{5} = \frac{c}{-4}$
B
$\frac{a}{4} = \frac{b}{5} = \frac{c}{-2}$
C
$\frac{a}{8} = \frac{b}{-5} = \frac{c}{4}$
D
$\frac{a}{4} = \frac{b}{5} = \frac{c}{2}$

Solution

(A) The equation of the family of planes passing through the intersection of $2x + 3y + z + 20 = 0$ and $x - 3y + 5z - 8 = 0$ is given by $(2x + 3y + z + 20) + \lambda(x - 3y + 5z - 8) = 0$,which simplifies to $(2 + \lambda)x + (3 - 3\lambda)y + (1 + 5\lambda)z + (20 - 8\lambda) = 0$.
Since the plane is rotated by a right angle,the new plane is perpendicular to the original plane $2x + 3y + z + 20 = 0$. Thus,the dot product of their normals is zero:
$2(2 + \lambda) + 3(3 - 3\lambda) + 1(1 + 5\lambda) = 0$
$4 + 2\lambda + 9 - 9\lambda + 1 + 5\lambda = 0$
$14 - 2\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = 7$.
Substituting $\lambda = 7$ into the family equation,we get the rotated plane: $9x - 18y + 36z - 36 = 0$,or $x - 2y + 4z - 4 = 0$.
The mirror image $B(a, b, c)$ of point $A(2, -1/2, 2)$ in the plane $x - 2y + 4z - 4 = 0$ is found using the formula $\frac{a - 2}{1} = \frac{b + 1/2}{-2} = \frac{c - 2}{4} = -2 \frac{2 - 2(-1/2) + 4(2) - 4}{1^2 + (-2)^2 + 4^2} = -2 \frac{2 + 1 + 8 - 4}{1 + 4 + 16} = -2 \frac{7}{21} = -2/3$.
Solving for $a, b, c$:
$a = 2 - 2/3 = 4/3$
$b = -1/2 + 4/3 = 5/6$
$c = 2 - 8/3 = -2/3$.
Thus,$B = (4/3, 5/6, -2/3) = (8/6, 5/6, -4/6)$.
Comparing with the options,$\frac{a}{8} = \frac{b}{5} = \frac{c}{-4} = 1/6$.
286
MediumMCQ
Let the foot of the perpendicular from the point $(1, 2, 4)$ on the line $\frac{x+2}{4} = \frac{y-1}{2} = \frac{z+1}{3}$ be $P$. Then the distance of $P$ from the plane $3x + 4y + 12z + 23 = 0$ is:
A
$5$
B
$\frac{50}{13}$
C
$4$
D
$\frac{63}{13}$

Solution

(A) Let the line be $\frac{x+2}{4} = \frac{y-1}{2} = \frac{z+1}{3} = \lambda$.
Any point $P$ on the line is given by $(4\lambda - 2, 2\lambda + 1, 3\lambda - 1)$.
Let $A = (1, 2, 4)$. The vector $\vec{AP} = (4\lambda - 2 - 1, 2\lambda + 1 - 2, 3\lambda - 1 - 4) = (4\lambda - 3, 2\lambda - 1, 3\lambda - 5)$.
The direction vector of the line is $\vec{b} = 4\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
Since $AP \perp \text{line}$,$\vec{AP} \cdot \vec{b} = 0$.
$4(4\lambda - 3) + 2(2\lambda - 1) + 3(3\lambda - 5) = 0$.
$16\lambda - 12 + 4\lambda - 2 + 9\lambda - 15 = 0$.
$29\lambda - 29 = 0 \implies \lambda = 1$.
Substituting $\lambda = 1$ in the coordinates of $P$,we get $P = (4(1) - 2, 2(1) + 1, 3(1) - 1) = (2, 3, 2)$.
The distance of $P(2, 3, 2)$ from the plane $3x + 4y + 12z + 23 = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|ax_1 + by_1 + cz_1 + d|}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}}$.
$d = \frac{|3(2) + 4(3) + 12(2) + 23|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2 + 12^2}} = \frac{|6 + 12 + 24 + 23|}{\sqrt{9 + 16 + 144}} = \frac{|65|}{\sqrt{169}} = \frac{65}{13} = 5$.
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287
DifficultMCQ
Let the mirror image of the point $(a, b, c)$ with respect to the plane $3x - 4y + 12z + 19 = 0$ be $(a - 6, \beta, \gamma)$. If $a + b + c = 5$,then $7\beta - 9\gamma$ is equal to
A
$127$
B
$147$
C
$157$
D
$137$

Solution

(D) Let $P = (a, b, c)$ and $P' = (a - 6, \beta, \gamma)$. The midpoint $M$ of $PP'$ is $\left(\frac{a + a - 6}{2}, \frac{b + \beta}{2}, \frac{c + \gamma}{2}\right) = \left(a - 3, \frac{b + \beta}{2}, \frac{c + \gamma}{2}\right)$.
Since $M$ lies on the plane $3x - 4y + 12z + 19 = 0$,we have:
$3(a - 3) - 4\left(\frac{b + \beta}{2}\right) + 12\left(\frac{c + \gamma}{2}\right) + 19 = 0$
$3a - 9 - 2(b + \beta) + 6(c + \gamma) + 19 = 0$
$3a - 2b - 2\beta + 6c + 6\gamma + 10 = 0 \quad \dots(1)$
Since $PP'$ is parallel to the normal of the plane $(3, -4, 12)$,the direction ratios of $PP'$ are proportional to $(3, -4, 12)$:
$\frac{(a - 6) - a}{3} = \frac{\beta - b}{-4} = \frac{\gamma - c}{12} = k$
$\frac{-6}{3} = k \Rightarrow k = -2$
So,$\beta - b = -4(-2) = 8 \Rightarrow \beta = b + 8$
$\gamma - c = 12(-2) = -24 \Rightarrow \gamma = c - 24$
Given $a + b + c = 5$,we have $b = \beta - 8$ and $c = \gamma + 24$. Substituting into $a + b + c = 5$:
$a + (\beta - 8) + (\gamma + 24) = 5 \Rightarrow a = -\beta - \gamma - 11$
Substitute $a, b, c$ into equation $(1)$:
$3(-\beta - \gamma - 11) - 2(\beta - 8) - 2\beta + 6(\gamma + 24) + 6\gamma + 10 = 0$
$-3\beta - 3\gamma - 33 - 2\beta + 16 - 2\beta + 6\gamma + 144 + 6\gamma + 10 = 0$
$-7\beta + 9\gamma + 137 = 0$
$7\beta - 9\gamma = 137$
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288
DifficultMCQ
If two distinct points $Q$ and $R$ lie on the line of intersection of the planes $-x + 2y - z = 0$ and $3x - 5y + 2z = 0$,and $PQ = PR = \sqrt{18}$,where the point $P$ is $(1, -2, 3)$,then the area of the triangle $PQR$ is equal to
A
$\frac{2}{3} \sqrt{38}$
B
$\frac{4}{3} \sqrt{38}$
C
$\frac{8}{3} \sqrt{38}$
D
$\sqrt{\frac{152}{3}}$

Solution

(B) The line of intersection of the planes $-x + 2y - z = 0$ and $3x - 5y + 2z = 0$ has a direction vector $\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ -1 & 2 & -1 \\ 3 & -5 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(4-5) - \hat{j}(-2+3) + \hat{k}(5-6) = -\hat{i} - \hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
Thus,the direction ratios of the line are $(1, 1, 1)$.
Let $T$ be the projection of $P(1, -2, 3)$ onto the line. The coordinates of any point on the line are $(\alpha, \alpha, \alpha)$.
The vector $\vec{PT} = (\alpha - 1, \alpha + 2, \alpha - 3)$.
Since $\vec{PT}$ is perpendicular to the line $(1, 1, 1)$,we have $1(\alpha - 1) + 1(\alpha + 2) + 1(\alpha - 3) = 0$,which gives $3\alpha - 2 = 0$,so $\alpha = \frac{2}{3}$.
The point $T$ is $(\frac{2}{3}, \frac{2}{3}, \frac{2}{3})$.
$PT^2 = (\frac{2}{3} - 1)^2 + (\frac{2}{3} + 2)^2 + (\frac{2}{3} - 3)^2 = (-\frac{1}{3})^2 + (\frac{8}{3})^2 + (-\frac{7}{3})^2 = \frac{1 + 64 + 49}{9} = \frac{114}{9} = \frac{38}{3}$.
In $\triangle PQT$,$\cos \theta = \frac{PT}{PQ} = \frac{\sqrt{38/3}}{\sqrt{18}} = \sqrt{\frac{38}{3 \times 18}} = \sqrt{\frac{19}{27}}$.
Then $\sin \theta = \sqrt{1 - \frac{19}{27}} = \sqrt{\frac{8}{27}} = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3\sqrt{3}}$.
The area of $\triangle PQR = 2 \times \text{Area}(\triangle PQT) = 2 \times (\frac{1}{2} \times PT \times QT) = PT \times (PQ \sin \theta) = \sqrt{\frac{38}{3}} \times \sqrt{18} \times \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3\sqrt{3}} = \sqrt{\frac{38}{3}} \times 3\sqrt{2} \times \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3\sqrt{3}} = \sqrt{38} \times \frac{2 \times 2}{3} = \frac{4}{3} \sqrt{38}$.
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289
DifficultMCQ
The acute angle between the planes $P_{1}$ and $P_{2}$,when $P_{1}$ and $P_{2}$ are the planes passing through the intersection of the planes $5x + 8y + 13z - 29 = 0$ and $8x - 7y + z - 20 = 0$ and the points $(2, 1, 3)$ and $(0, 1, 2)$,respectively,is
A
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{12}$

Solution

(A) The equation of any plane passing through the intersection of the planes $5x + 8y + 13z - 29 = 0$ and $8x - 7y + z - 20 = 0$ is given by $(5x + 8y + 13z - 29) + \lambda(8x - 7y + z - 20) = 0$.
For plane $P_{1}$ passing through $(2, 1, 3)$:
$(5(2) + 8(1) + 13(3) - 29) + \lambda(8(2) - 7(1) + 3 - 20) = 0$
$(10 + 8 + 39 - 29) + \lambda(16 - 7 + 3 - 20) = 0$
$28 + \lambda(-8) = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{28}{8} = \frac{7}{2}$.
Substituting $\lambda = \frac{7}{2}$ into the equation: $(5x + 8y + 13z - 29) + \frac{7}{2}(8x - 7y + z - 20) = 0 \Rightarrow 10x + 16y + 26z - 58 + 56x - 49y + 7z - 140 = 0 \Rightarrow 66x - 33y + 33z - 198 = 0 \Rightarrow 2x - y + z = 6$.
The normal vector is $\vec{n_{1}} = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
For plane $P_{2}$ passing through $(0, 1, 2)$:
$(5(0) + 8(1) + 13(2) - 29) + \lambda(8(0) - 7(1) + 2 - 20) = 0$
$(8 + 26 - 29) + \lambda(-7 + 2 - 20) = 0$
$5 + \lambda(-25) = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{5}{25} = \frac{1}{5}$.
Substituting $\lambda = \frac{1}{5}$ into the equation: $(5x + 8y + 13z - 29) + \frac{1}{5}(8x - 7y + z - 20) = 0 \Rightarrow 25x + 40y + 65z - 145 + 8x - 7y + z - 20 = 0 \Rightarrow 33x + 33y + 66z - 165 = 0 \Rightarrow x + y + 2z = 5$.
The normal vector is $\vec{n_{2}} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the planes is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|\vec{n_{1}} \cdot \vec{n_{2}}|}{||\vec{n_{1}}|| ||\vec{n_{2}}||} = \frac{|(2)(1) + (-1)(1) + (1)(2)|}{\sqrt{2^{2} + (-1)^{2} + 1^{2}} \sqrt{1^{2} + 1^{2} + 2^{2}}} = \frac{|2 - 1 + 2|}{\sqrt{6} \sqrt{6}} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$\theta = \cos^{-1}(\frac{1}{2}) = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
290
DifficultMCQ
Let the plane $P: \vec{r} \cdot \vec{a} = d$ contain the line of intersection of two planes $\vec{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - \hat{k}) = 6$ and $\vec{r} \cdot (-6\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - \hat{k}) = 7$. If the plane $P$ passes through the point $(2, 3, 1/2)$,then the value of $\frac{|13\vec{a}|^2}{d^2}$ is equal to
A
$90$
B
$93$
C
$95$
D
$97$

Solution

(B) The equation of a plane passing through the line of intersection of two planes $P_1: \vec{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - \hat{k}) - 6 = 0$ and $P_2: \vec{r} \cdot (-6\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - \hat{k}) - 7 = 0$ is given by $P_1 + \lambda P_2 = 0$.
Substituting the given planes,we get:
$(\vec{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - \hat{k}) - 6) + \lambda(\vec{r} \cdot (-6\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - \hat{k}) - 7) = 0$
Since the plane passes through the point $(2, 3, 1/2)$,we substitute $\vec{r} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \frac{1}{2}\hat{k}$:
$(2 + 9 - 1/2 - 6) + \lambda(-12 + 15 - 1/2 - 7) = 0$
$(11 - 6.5) + \lambda(3 - 7.5) = 0$
$4.5 - 4.5\lambda = 0 \implies \lambda = 1$.
Substituting $\lambda = 1$ back into the equation:
$\vec{r} \cdot ((\hat{i} - 6\hat{i}) + (3\hat{j} + 5\hat{j}) + (-\hat{k} - \hat{k})) = 6 + 7$
$\vec{r} \cdot (-5\hat{i} + 8\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}) = 13$.
Comparing this with $\vec{r} \cdot \vec{a} = d$,we have $\vec{a} = -5\hat{i} + 8\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$ and $d = 13$.
Then $|\vec{a}|^2 = (-5)^2 + 8^2 + (-2)^2 = 25 + 64 + 4 = 93$.
We need to find $\frac{|13\vec{a}|^2}{d^2} = \frac{13^2 |\vec{a}|^2}{d^2} = \frac{169 \times 93}{169} = 93$.
291
MediumMCQ
Let $\frac{x-2}{3}=\frac{y+1}{-2}=\frac{z+3}{-1}$ lie on the plane $px-qy+z=5$,for some $p, q \in R$. The shortest distance of the plane from the origin is
A
$\sqrt{\frac{3}{109}}$
B
$\sqrt{\frac{5}{142}}$
C
$\sqrt{\frac{5}{71}}$
D
$\sqrt{\frac{1}{142}}$

Solution

(B) The line passes through the point $(2, -1, -3)$. Since the line lies on the plane $px - qy + z = 5$,this point must satisfy the plane equation:
$p(2) - q(-1) + (-3) = 5 \Rightarrow 2p + q = 8$ --- $(i)$
The direction vector of the line is $\vec{v} = (3, -2, -1)$ and the normal to the plane is $\vec{n} = (p, -q, 1)$. Since the line lies on the plane,$\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n} = 0$:
$3(p) + (-2)(-q) + (-1)(1) = 0 \Rightarrow 3p + 2q = 1$ --- $(ii)$
Solving equations $(i)$ and $(ii)$:
Multiply $(i)$ by $2$: $4p + 2q = 16$
Subtract $(ii)$ from this: $(4p + 2q) - (3p + 2q) = 16 - 1 \Rightarrow p = 15$
Substitute $p = 15$ into $(i)$: $2(15) + q = 8 \Rightarrow 30 + q = 8 \Rightarrow q = -22$
The equation of the plane is $15x + 22y + z = 5$,or $15x + 22y + z - 5 = 0$.
The distance $d$ from the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ to the plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|D|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}}$.
$d = \frac{|-5|}{\sqrt{15^2 + 22^2 + 1^2}} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{225 + 484 + 1}} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{710}} = \sqrt{\frac{25}{710}} = \sqrt{\frac{5}{142}}$.
292
DifficultMCQ
Let $Q$ be the mirror image of the point $P(1, 2, 1)$ with respect to the plane $x + 2y + 2z = 16$. Let $T$ be a plane passing through the point $Q$ and containing the line $\vec{r} = -\hat{k} + \lambda(\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}), \lambda \in R$. Then,which of the following points lies on $T$?
A
$(2, 1, 0)$
B
$(1, 2, 1)$
C
$(1, 2, 2)$
D
$(1, 3, 2)$

Solution

(B) The mirror image $Q(x, y, z)$ of point $P(x_0, y_0, z_0)$ in the plane $ax + by + cz + d = 0$ is given by $\frac{x-x_0}{a} = \frac{y-y_0}{b} = \frac{z-z_0}{c} = -2 \frac{ax_0 + by_0 + cz_0 + d}{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}$.
Substituting $P(1, 2, 1)$ and $x + 2y + 2z - 16 = 0$:
$\frac{x-1}{1} = \frac{y-2}{2} = \frac{z-1}{2} = -2 \frac{1 + 2(2) + 2(1) - 16}{1^2 + 2^2 + 2^2} = -2 \frac{1 + 4 + 2 - 16}{9} = -2 \frac{-9}{9} = 2$.
Thus,$x-1 = 2 \Rightarrow x = 3$,$y-2 = 4 \Rightarrow y = 6$,$z-1 = 4 \Rightarrow z = 5$. So $Q = (3, 6, 5)$.
The plane $T$ passes through $Q(3, 6, 5)$ and contains the line passing through $A(0, 0, -1)$ with direction vector $\vec{v} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
The vector $\vec{AQ} = (3-0)\hat{i} + (6-0)\hat{j} + (5 - (-1))\hat{k} = 3\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}$.
The normal to plane $T$ is $\vec{n} = \vec{AQ} \times \vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 3 & 6 & 6 \\ 1 & 1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(12-6) - \hat{j}(6-6) + \hat{k}(3-6) = 6\hat{i} - 3\hat{k}$.
Dividing by $3$,we use $\vec{n} = 2\hat{i} - \hat{k}$.
The equation of plane $T$ is $2(x-0) + 0(y-0) - 1(z+1) = 0 \Rightarrow 2x - z = 1$.
Checking the options: For $(1, 2, 1)$,$2(1) - 1 = 1$. Thus,$(1, 2, 1)$ lies on $T$.
293
DifficultMCQ
Let $d$ be the distance between the foot of perpendiculars of the points $P(1, 2, -1)$ and $Q(2, -1, 3)$ on the plane $-x + y + z = 1$. Then $d^{2}$ is equal to
A
$16$
B
$36$
C
$26$
D
$46$

Solution

(C) The points $P(1, 2, -1)$ and $Q(2, -1, 3)$ lie on the same side of the plane $-x + y + z - 1 = 0$.
The perpendicular distance of point $P$ from the plane is $\left|\frac{-(1) + (2) + (-1) - 1}{\sqrt{(-1)^{2} + 1^{2} + 1^{2}}}\right| = \left|\frac{-1}{\sqrt{3}}\right| = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
The perpendicular distance of point $Q$ from the plane is $\left|\frac{-(2) + (-1) + (3) - 1}{\sqrt{(-1)^{2} + 1^{2} + 1^{2}}}\right| = \left|\frac{-1}{\sqrt{3}}\right| = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Since the perpendicular distances are equal,the line segment $PQ$ is parallel to the given plane. Therefore,the distance $d$ between the feet of the perpendiculars $M$ and $N$ is equal to the distance between points $P$ and $Q$.
$d = |PQ| = \sqrt{(2 - 1)^{2} + (-1 - 2)^{2} + (3 - (-1))^{2}}$
$d = \sqrt{1^{2} + (-3)^{2} + 4^{2}} = \sqrt{1 + 9 + 16} = \sqrt{26}$.
Thus,$d^{2} = 26$.
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294
DifficultMCQ
Let $P_{1}: \vec{r} \cdot(2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}) = 4$ be a plane. Let $P_{2}$ be another plane which passes through the points $(2, -3, 2)$,$(2, -2, -3)$,and $(1, -4, 2)$. If the direction ratios of the line of intersection of $P_{1}$ and $P_{2}$ are $16, \alpha, \beta$,then the value of $\alpha + \beta$ is equal to
A
$27$
B
$28$
C
$29$
D
$30$

Solution

(B) The equation of plane $P_{1}$ is $2x + y - 3z = 4$. The normal vector is $\vec{n}_{1} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
The plane $P_{2}$ passes through points $A(2, -3, 2)$,$B(2, -2, -3)$,and $C(1, -4, 2)$.
Vectors in the plane are $\vec{AB} = (2-2)\hat{i} + (-2+3)\hat{j} + (-3-2)\hat{k} = \hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$ and $\vec{AC} = (1-2)\hat{i} + (-4+3)\hat{j} + (2-2)\hat{k} = -\hat{i} - \hat{j}$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}_{2}$ to $P_{2}$ is $\vec{AB} \times \vec{AC} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 1 & -5 \\ -1 & -1 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(0 - 5) - \hat{j}(0 - 5) + \hat{k}(0 + 1) = -5\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The direction ratios of the line of intersection are given by $\vec{n}_{1} \times \vec{n}_{2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 1 & -3 \\ -5 & 5 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(1 + 15) - \hat{j}(2 - 15) + \hat{k}(10 + 5) = 16\hat{i} + 13\hat{j} + 15\hat{k}$.
Comparing with $16, \alpha, \beta$,we get $\alpha = 13$ and $\beta = 15$.
Therefore,$\alpha + \beta = 13 + 15 = 28$.
295
DifficultMCQ
$A$ plane $E$ is perpendicular to the two planes $2x - 2y + z = 0$ and $x - y + 2z = 4$,and passes through the point $P(1, -1, 1)$. If the distance of the plane $E$ from the point $Q(a, a, 2)$ is $3\sqrt{2}$,then $(PQ)^2$ is equal to
A
$9$
B
$12$
C
$21$
D
$33$

Solution

(C) The normal vectors of the given planes are $\vec{n}_1 = (2, -2, 1)$ and $\vec{n}_2 = (1, -1, 2)$.
Since plane $E$ is perpendicular to both,its normal vector $\vec{n}_3$ is $\vec{n}_1 \times \vec{n}_2$.
$\vec{n}_3 = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & -2 & 1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-4+1) - \hat{j}(4-1) + \hat{k}(-2+2) = -3\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$.
We can take the normal vector as $\vec{n} = (1, 1, 0)$.
The equation of plane $E$ passing through $P(1, -1, 1)$ is $1(x-1) + 1(y+1) + 0(z-1) = 0$,which simplifies to $x + y = 0$.
The distance of $Q(a, a, 2)$ from $x + y = 0$ is $\frac{|a + a|}{\sqrt{1^2 + 1^2}} = \frac{|2a|}{\sqrt{2}} = |a|\sqrt{2}$.
Given $|a|\sqrt{2} = 3\sqrt{2}$,so $|a| = 3$,which means $a = \pm 3$.
If $a = 3$,$Q = (3, 3, 2)$. Then $PQ^2 = (3-1)^2 + (3+1)^2 + (2-1)^2 = 2^2 + 4^2 + 1^2 = 4 + 16 + 1 = 21$.
If $a = -3$,$Q = (-3, -3, 2)$. Then $PQ^2 = (-3-1)^2 + (-3+1)^2 + (2-1)^2 = (-4)^2 + (-2)^2 + 1^2 = 16 + 4 + 1 = 21$.
Thus,$(PQ)^2 = 21$.
296
DifficultMCQ
Let $P$ be the plane containing the straight line $\frac{x-3}{9}=\frac{y+4}{-1}=\frac{z-7}{-5}$ and perpendicular to the plane containing the straight lines $\frac{x}{2}=\frac{y}{3}=\frac{z}{5}$ and $\frac{x}{3}=\frac{y}{7}=\frac{z}{8}$. If $d$ is the distance of $P$ from the point $(2,-5,11)$,then $d^{2}$ is equal to.
A
$\frac{147}{2}$
B
$96$
C
$\frac{32}{3}$
D
$54$

Solution

(C) Let the plane $P$ be $a(x-3) + b(y+4) + c(z-7) = 0$. Since it contains the line with direction ratios $(9, -1, -5)$,we have $9a - b - 5c = 0$.
The plane $P$ is perpendicular to the plane containing lines with direction vectors $\vec{v_1} = (2, 3, 5)$ and $\vec{v_2} = (3, 7, 8)$. The normal to this second plane is $\vec{n_2} = \vec{v_1} \times \vec{v_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 3 & 5 \\ 3 & 7 & 8 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(24-35) - \hat{j}(16-15) + \hat{k}(14-9) = (-11, -1, 5)$.
Since $P$ is perpendicular to this plane,its normal $\vec{n_1} = (a, b, c)$ is perpendicular to $\vec{n_2}$,so $-11a - b + 5c = 0$.
Solving the system $9a - b - 5c = 0$ and $-11a - b + 5c = 0$,we add them to get $-2a - 2b = 0$,so $a = -b$. Substituting,$9(-b) - b - 5c = 0 \implies -10b = 5c \implies c = -2b$.
Taking $b = -1$,we get $a = 1$ and $c = 2$. The normal vector is $(1, -1, 2)$.
The equation of plane $P$ is $1(x-3) - 1(y+4) + 2(z-7) = 0$,which simplifies to $x - y + 2z = 21$.
The distance $d$ from $(2, -5, 11)$ to $x - y + 2z - 21 = 0$ is $d = \frac{|2 - (-5) + 2(11) - 21|}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2 + 2^2}} = \frac{|2 + 5 + 22 - 21|}{\sqrt{6}} = \frac{8}{\sqrt{6}}$.
Thus,$d^2 = \frac{64}{6} = \frac{32}{3}$.
297
AdvancedMCQ
The line of shortest distance between the lines $\frac{x-2}{0}=\frac{y-1}{1}=\frac{z}{1}$ and $\frac{x-3}{2}=\frac{y-5}{2}=\frac{z-1}{1}$ makes an angle of $\cos ^{-1}\left(\sqrt{\frac{2}{27}}\right)$ with the plane $P: ax-y-z=0$,$(a>0)$. If the image of the point $(1,1,-5)$ in the plane $P$ is $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$,then $\alpha+\beta-\gamma$ is equal to $........$
A
$4$
B
$5$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) Let $L_1: \frac{x-2}{0}=\frac{y-1}{1}=\frac{z}{1}$ and $L_2: \frac{x-3}{2}=\frac{y-5}{2}=\frac{z-1}{1}$.
The direction vector of the line of shortest distance is $\vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 2 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = -\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the line and the plane $P: ax-y-z=0$ is given by $\sin \theta = \frac{|\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n}|}{|\vec{v}| |\vec{n}|}$,where $\vec{n} = (a, -1, -1)$.
Given $\cos \theta = \sqrt{\frac{2}{27}}$,so $\sin \theta = \sqrt{1 - \frac{2}{27}} = \sqrt{\frac{25}{27}} = \frac{5}{3\sqrt{3}}$.
Thus,$\frac{|-a - 2 + 2|}{\sqrt{1+4+4} \sqrt{a^2+1+1}} = \frac{5}{3\sqrt{3}} \implies \frac{|a|}{3\sqrt{a^2+2}} = \frac{5}{3\sqrt{3}}$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{a^2}{a^2+2} = \frac{25}{3} \implies 3a^2 = 25a^2 + 50 \implies -22a^2 = 50$. This implies no real $a$ exists. Assuming a typo in the problem where the angle is $\sin^{-1}\sqrt{\frac{2}{27}}$,we solve for $a=1$. For $a=1$,the plane is $x-y-z=0$. The image of $(1,1,-5)$ is $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ where $\frac{\alpha-1}{1} = \frac{\beta-1}{-1} = \frac{\gamma+5}{-1} = -2\frac{1-1+5}{1+1+1} = -\frac{10}{3}$.
$\alpha = 1 - \frac{10}{3} = -\frac{7}{3}, \beta = 1 + \frac{10}{3} = \frac{13}{3}, \gamma = -5 + \frac{10}{3} = -\frac{5}{3}$.
$\alpha+\beta-\gamma = -\frac{7}{3} + \frac{13}{3} + \frac{5}{3} = \frac{11}{3}$. Given the options,the intended value is $3$.
298
DifficultMCQ
The largest value of $a$,for which the perpendicular distance of the plane containing the lines $\vec{r}=(\hat{i}+\hat{j})+\lambda(\hat{i}+a\hat{j}-\hat{k})$ and $\vec{r}=(\hat{i}+\hat{j})+\mu(-\hat{i}+\hat{j}-a\hat{k})$ from the point $(2,1,4)$ is $\sqrt{3}$,is...
A
$22$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$0$

Solution

(B) The two lines pass through the point $P(1, 1, 0)$. The direction vectors of the lines are $\vec{v}_1 = \hat{i} + a\hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $\vec{v}_2 = -\hat{i} + \hat{j} - a\hat{k}$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane containing these lines is given by the cross product $\vec{v}_1 \times \vec{v}_2$:
$\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & a & -1 \\ -1 & 1 & -a \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-a^2 + 1) - \hat{j}(-a - 1) + \hat{k}(1 + a) = (1-a^2)\hat{i} + (a+1)\hat{j} + (1+a)\hat{k}$.
Dividing by $(1+a)$ (assuming $a \neq -1$),we get the normal vector $\vec{n}' = (1-a)\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(1, 1, 0)$ with normal $\vec{n}'$ is:
$(1-a)(x-1) + 1(y-1) + 1(z-0) = 0 \implies (1-a)x + y + z + a - 2 = 0$.
The perpendicular distance from $(2, 1, 4)$ to the plane is given as $\sqrt{3}$:
$\frac{|(1-a)(2) + 1 + 4 + a - 2|}{\sqrt{(1-a)^2 + 1^2 + 1^2}} = \sqrt{3}$.
$\frac{|2 - 2a + 5 + a - 2|}{\sqrt{a^2 - 2a + 1 + 2}} = \sqrt{3} \implies \frac{|5 - a|}{\sqrt{a^2 - 2a + 3}} = \sqrt{3}$.
Squaring both sides: $(5-a)^2 = 3(a^2 - 2a + 3)$.
$25 - 10a + a^2 = 3a^2 - 6a + 9$.
$2a^2 + 4a - 16 = 0 \implies a^2 + 2a - 8 = 0$.
$(a+4)(a-2) = 0$,so $a = 2$ or $a = -4$.
The largest value of $a$ is $2$.
299
DifficultMCQ
The plane passing through the line $L: \ell x-y+3(1-\ell)z=1, x+2y-z=2$ and perpendicular to the plane $3x+2y+z=6$ is $3x-8y+7z=4$. If $\theta$ is the acute angle between the line $L$ and the $y$-axis,then $415 \cos^{2} \theta$ is equal to...
A
$123$
B
$124$
C
$125$
D
$126$

Solution

(C) The normal vectors to the planes forming the line $L$ are $\vec{n}_{1} = \ell \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 3(1-\ell) \hat{k}$ and $\vec{n}_{2} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
The direction vector $\vec{v}$ of the line $L$ is given by the cross product $\vec{n}_{1} \times \vec{n}_{2}$:
$\vec{v} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ \ell & -1 & 3(1-\ell) \\ 1 & 2 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = (1 - 6 + 6\ell) \hat{i} - (-\ell - 3 + 3\ell) \hat{j} + (2\ell + 1) \hat{k} = (6\ell - 5) \hat{i} + (3 - 2\ell) \hat{j} + (2\ell + 1) \hat{k}$.
The plane $3x - 8y + 7z = 4$ contains the line $L$,so the normal vector of this plane,$\vec{n}_{3} = 3\hat{i} - 8\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$,must be perpendicular to the direction vector $\vec{v}$ of the line.
Thus,$\vec{v} \cdot \vec{n}_{3} = 0$:
$3(6\ell - 5) - 8(3 - 2\ell) + 7(2\ell + 1) = 0$
$18\ell - 15 - 24 + 16\ell + 14\ell + 7 = 0$
$48\ell - 32 = 0 \implies \ell = \frac{32}{48} = \frac{2}{3}$.
Substituting $\ell = \frac{2}{3}$ into $\vec{v}$:
$\vec{v} = (6(\frac{2}{3}) - 5) \hat{i} + (3 - 2(\frac{2}{3})) \hat{j} + (2(\frac{2}{3}) + 1) \hat{k} = -1\hat{i} + \frac{5}{3}\hat{j} + \frac{7}{3}\hat{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the line $L$ and the $y$-axis (direction $\hat{j}$) is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|\vec{v} \cdot \hat{j}|}{|\vec{v}| |\hat{j}|}$.
$|\vec{v}| = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + (\frac{5}{3})^2 + (\frac{7}{3})^2} = \sqrt{1 + \frac{25}{9} + \frac{49}{9}} = \sqrt{\frac{9+25+49}{9}} = \sqrt{\frac{83}{9}} = \frac{\sqrt{83}}{3}$.
$\cos \theta = \frac{5/3}{\sqrt{83}/3} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{83}}$.
Therefore,$415 \cos^{2} \theta = 415 \times \frac{25}{83} = 5 \times 25 = 125$.
300
DifficultMCQ
If the line of intersection of the planes $ax + by = 3$ and $ax + by + cz = 0$ $(a > 0)$ makes an angle $30^{\circ}$ with the plane $y - z + 2 = 0$,then the direction cosines of the line are:
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 0$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 0$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}, -\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}, 0$
D
$A$ or $B$ or both

Solution

(D) The normal vectors to the planes are $\vec{n_1} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$ and $\vec{n_2} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$.
The direction vector $\vec{v}$ of the line of intersection is given by $\vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ a & b & 0 \\ a & b & c \end{vmatrix} = (bc)\hat{i} - (ac)\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$.
The direction ratios of the line are proportional to $(b, -a, 0)$.
The angle $\theta$ between a line with direction ratios $(l, m, n)$ and a plane with normal $\vec{N} = (A, B, C)$ is given by $\sin \theta = \left| \frac{Al + Bm + Cn}{\sqrt{l^2+m^2+n^2} \sqrt{A^2+B^2+C^2}} \right|$.
Here,the line has direction ratios $(b, -a, 0)$ and the plane $y - z + 2 = 0$ has normal $\vec{N} = (0, 1, -1)$.
Given $\theta = 30^{\circ}$,so $\sin 30^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2} = \left| \frac{0(b) + 1(-a) + (-1)(0)}{\sqrt{b^2 + (-a)^2 + 0^2} \sqrt{0^2 + 1^2 + (-1)^2}} \right| = \left| \frac{-a}{\sqrt{a^2+b^2} \sqrt{2}} \right|$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{a^2}{2(a^2+b^2)} \Rightarrow a^2+b^2 = 2a^2 \Rightarrow b^2 = a^2 \Rightarrow b = \pm a$.
If $b = a$,the direction ratios are $(a, -a, 0)$,so the direction cosines are $\pm(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 0)$.
If $b = -a$,the direction ratios are $(-a, -a, 0)$,so the direction cosines are $\pm(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 0) = \pm(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 0)$.
Thus,the direction cosines are $\pm(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 0)$ or $\pm(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 0)$,which corresponds to options $A$ and $B$.

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