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MediumMCQ
Find the equation of the plane that passes through the three points $(1,1,0), (1,2,1),$ and $(-2,2,-1)$.
A
$2x + 3y - 3z = 5$
B
$2x - 3y + 3z = 5$
C
$3x + 2y - 3z = 5$
D
$2x + 3y + 3z = 5$

Solution

(A) Let the given points be $A(1,1,0), B(1,2,1),$ and $C(-2,2,-1)$.
The equation of a plane passing through three points $(x_1, y_1, z_1), (x_2, y_2, z_2),$ and $(x_3, y_3, z_3)$ is given by the determinant equation:
$\begin{vmatrix} x-x_1 & y-y_1 & z-z_1 \\ x_2-x_1 & y_2-y_1 & z_2-z_1 \\ x_3-x_1 & y_3-y_1 & z_3-z_1 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Substituting the coordinates of points $A, B,$ and $C$:
$\begin{vmatrix} x-1 & y-1 & z-0 \\ 1-1 & 2-1 & 1-0 \\ -2-1 & 2-1 & -1-0 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$\begin{vmatrix} x-1 & y-1 & z \\ 0 & 1 & 1 \\ -3 & 1 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Expanding along the first row:
$(x-1)(-1-1) - (y-1)(0 - (-3)) + z(0 - (-3)) = 0$
$(x-1)(-2) - (y-1)(3) + z(3) = 0$
$-2x + 2 - 3y + 3 + 3z = 0$
$-2x - 3y + 3z + 5 = 0$
Multiplying by $-1$,we get:
$2x + 3y - 3z = 5$
202
EasyMCQ
Find the intercepts cut off by the plane $2x + y - z = 5$.
A
$\frac{5}{2}, 5, -5$
B
$\frac{5}{2}, 5, 5$
C
$\frac{2}{5}, 5, -5$
D
$\frac{5}{2}, -5, 5$

Solution

(A) The given equation of the plane is $2x + y - z = 5$.
Dividing both sides of the equation by $5$,we get:
$\frac{2x}{5} + \frac{y}{5} - \frac{z}{5} = 1$
This can be rewritten in the intercept form $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1$ as:
$\frac{x}{\frac{5}{2}} + \frac{y}{5} + \frac{z}{-5} = 1$
Comparing this with the standard intercept form,the intercepts $a, b, c$ are:
$a = \frac{5}{2}$,$b = 5$,and $c = -5$.
Thus,the intercepts cut off by the plane are $\frac{5}{2}, 5, -5$.
203
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the plane with intercept $3$ on the $y$-axis and parallel to the $ZOX$ plane.
A
$y=3$
B
$x=3$
C
$z=3$
D
$x+y+z=3$

Solution

(A) The equation of the $ZOX$ plane is $y=0$.
Any plane parallel to the $ZOX$ plane is of the form $y=k$,where $k$ is a constant.
Given that the plane has an intercept of $3$ on the $y$-axis,the value of $k$ must be $3$.
Therefore,the equation of the required plane is $y=3$.
204
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of the plane passing through the intersection of the planes $3x - y + 2z - 4 = 0$ and $x + y + z - 2 = 0$ and the point $(2, 2, 1)$.
A
$7x - 5y + 4z - 8 = 0$
B
$7x - 5y + 4z - 10 = 0$
C
$7x - 5y + 4z - 6 = 0$
D
$7x - 5y + 4z - 12 = 0$

Solution

(A) The equation of any plane passing through the intersection of the planes $P_1: 3x - y + 2z - 4 = 0$ and $P_2: x + y + z - 2 = 0$ is given by $P_1 + \lambda P_2 = 0$.
$(3x - y + 2z - 4) + \lambda(x + y + z - 2) = 0$ --- $(1)$
Since the plane passes through the point $(2, 2, 1)$,this point must satisfy the equation $(1)$.
Substituting $x = 2, y = 2, z = 1$ in equation $(1)$:
$(3(2) - 2 + 2(1) - 4) + \lambda(2 + 2 + 1 - 2) = 0$
$(6 - 2 + 2 - 4) + \lambda(3) = 0$
$2 + 3\lambda = 0$
$\lambda = -\frac{2}{3}$
Substituting $\lambda = -\frac{2}{3}$ back into equation $(1)$:
$(3x - y + 2z - 4) - \frac{2}{3}(x + y + z - 2) = 0$
$3(3x - y + 2z - 4) - 2(x + y + z - 2) = 0$
$(9x - 3y + 6z - 12) - (2x + 2y + 2z - 4) = 0$
$7x - 5y + 4z - 8 = 0$
Thus,the required equation of the plane is $7x - 5y + 4z - 8 = 0$.
205
EasyMCQ
Find the angle between the planes whose vector equations are $\vec{r} \cdot(2 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k})=5$ and $\vec{r} \cdot(3 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+5 \hat{k})=3$.
A
$\cos Q = \frac{15}{\sqrt{731}}$
B
$\cos Q = \frac{13}{\sqrt{731}}$
C
$\cos Q = \frac{17}{\sqrt{731}}$
D
$\cos Q = \frac{11}{\sqrt{731}}$

Solution

(A) The equations of the given planes are $\vec{r} \cdot (2 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}) = 5$ and $\vec{r} \cdot (3 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} + 5 \hat{k}) = 3$.
The normal vectors to the planes are $\vec{n}_{1} = 2 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{n}_{2} = 3 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} + 5 \hat{k}$.
The angle $Q$ between the two planes is given by the formula:
$\cos Q = \left| \frac{\vec{n}_{1} \cdot \vec{n}_{2}}{|\vec{n}_{1}| |\vec{n}_{2}|} \right|$
First,calculate the dot product $\vec{n}_{1} \cdot \vec{n}_{2}$:
$\vec{n}_{1} \cdot \vec{n}_{2} = (2)(3) + (2)(-3) + (-3)(5) = 6 - 6 - 15 = -15$.
Next,calculate the magnitudes $|\vec{n}_{1}|$ and $|\vec{n}_{2}|$:
$|\vec{n}_{1}| = \sqrt{2^2 + 2^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 4 + 9} = \sqrt{17}$.
$|\vec{n}_{2}| = \sqrt{3^2 + (-3)^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{9 + 9 + 25} = \sqrt{43}$.
Now,substitute these values into the formula:
$\cos Q = \left| \frac{-15}{\sqrt{17} \cdot \sqrt{43}} \right| = \frac{15}{\sqrt{731}}$.
Thus,the angle $Q$ is $\cos^{-1} \left( \frac{15}{\sqrt{731}} \right)$.
206
MediumMCQ
In the following cases,determine whether the given planes are parallel or perpendicular,and in case they are neither,find the angle between them: $7x + 5y + 6z + 30 = 0$ and $3x - y - 10z + 4 = 0$.
A
$\cos^{-1} \left( \frac{2}{5} \right)$
B
$\cos^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{5} \right)$
C
$\cos^{-1} \left( \frac{3}{5} \right)$
D
$\cos^{-1} \left( \frac{4}{5} \right)$

Solution

(A) The direction ratios of the normal to the planes $A_1x + B_1y + C_1z + D_1 = 0$ and $A_2x + B_2y + C_2z + D_2 = 0$ are $(A_1, B_1, C_1)$ and $(A_2, B_2, C_2)$ respectively.
The planes are parallel if $\frac{A_1}{A_2} = \frac{B_1}{B_2} = \frac{C_1}{C_2}$.
The planes are perpendicular if $A_1A_2 + B_1B_2 + C_1C_2 = 0$.
The angle $\theta$ between the planes is given by $\cos \theta = \left| \frac{A_1A_2 + B_1B_2 + C_1C_2}{\sqrt{A_1^2 + B_1^2 + C_1^2} \sqrt{A_2^2 + B_2^2 + C_2^2}} \right|$.
For the given planes $7x + 5y + 6z + 30 = 0$ and $3x - y - 10z + 4 = 0$:
$A_1 = 7, B_1 = 5, C_1 = 6$
$A_2 = 3, B_2 = -1, C_2 = -10$
Check for perpendicularity:
$A_1A_2 + B_1B_2 + C_1C_2 = (7)(3) + (5)(-1) + (6)(-10) = 21 - 5 - 60 = -44 \neq 0$.
So,the planes are not perpendicular.
Check for parallelism:
$\frac{A_1}{A_2} = \frac{7}{3}, \frac{B_1}{B_2} = \frac{5}{-1} = -5, \frac{C_1}{C_2} = \frac{6}{-10} = -0.6$.
Since $\frac{7}{3} \neq -5 \neq -0.6$,the planes are not parallel.
Calculate the angle $\theta$:
$\cos \theta = \left| \frac{-44}{\sqrt{7^2 + 5^2 + 6^2} \sqrt{3^2 + (-1)^2 + (-10)^2}} \right|$
$\cos \theta = \left| \frac{-44}{\sqrt{49 + 25 + 36} \sqrt{9 + 1 + 100}} \right| = \left| \frac{-44}{\sqrt{110} \sqrt{110}} \right| = \frac{44}{110} = \frac{2}{5}$.
Therefore,$\theta = \cos^{-1} \left( \frac{2}{5} \right)$.
207
Medium
In the following cases,determine whether the given planes are parallel or perpendicular,and in case they are neither,find the angles between them.
$2x + y + 3z - 2 = 0$ and $x - 2y + 5 = 0$

Solution

(B) The direction ratios of the normal to the plane $L_1: a_1x + b_1y + c_1z + d_1 = 0$ are $(a_1, b_1, c_1)$ and for $L_2: a_2x + b_2y + c_2z + d_2 = 0$ are $(a_2, b_2, c_2)$.
$L_1 \parallel L_2$ if $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.
$L_1 \perp L_2$ if $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 + c_1c_2 = 0$.
The angle $\theta$ between $L_1$ and $L_2$ is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 + c_1c_2|}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2 + c_1^2} \sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2 + c_2^2}}$.
The equations of the planes are $2x + y + 3z - 2 = 0$ and $x - 2y + 0z + 5 = 0$.
Here,$a_1 = 2, b_1 = 1, c_1 = 3$ and $a_2 = 1, b_2 = -2, c_2 = 0$.
Calculating the dot product of the normal vectors: $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 + c_1c_2 = (2)(1) + (1)(-2) + (3)(0) = 2 - 2 + 0 = 0$.
Since the dot product is $0$,the given planes are perpendicular to each other.
208
Medium
In the following cases,determine whether the given planes are parallel or perpendicular,and in case they are neither,find the angles between them: $2x - 2y + 4z + 5 = 0$ and $3x - 3y + 6z - 1 = 0$.

Solution

(A) The direction ratios of the normals to the planes $L_1: a_1x + b_1y + c_1z + d_1 = 0$ and $L_2: a_2x + b_2y + c_2z + d_2 = 0$ are $(a_1, b_1, c_1)$ and $(a_2, b_2, c_2)$ respectively.
$L_1 \parallel L_2$ if $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.
$L_1 \perp L_2$ if $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 + c_1c_2 = 0$.
The angle $\theta$ between $L_1$ and $L_2$ is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 + c_1c_2|}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2 + c_1^2} \cdot \sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2 + c_2^2}}$.
For the given planes $2x - 2y + 4z + 5 = 0$ and $3x - 3y + 6z - 1 = 0$:
$a_1 = 2, b_1 = -2, c_1 = 4$ and $a_2 = 3, b_2 = -3, c_2 = 6$.
Checking for parallelism:
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{2}{3}, \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{-2}{-3} = \frac{2}{3}, \frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$.
Since $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{2}{3}$,the given planes are parallel to each other.
209
Medium
In the following cases,determine whether the given planes are parallel or perpendicular,and in case they are neither,find the angles between them.
$2x - y + 3z - 1 = 0$ and $2x - y + 3z + 3 = 0$

Solution

(A) The direction ratios of the normal to the plane $L_1: a_1x + b_1y + c_1z + d_1 = 0$ are $(a_1, b_1, c_1)$ and for $L_2: a_2x + b_2y + c_2z + d_2 = 0$ are $(a_2, b_2, c_2)$.
$L_1 \parallel L_2$ if $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.
$L_1 \perp L_2$ if $a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 + c_1c_2 = 0$.
The angle $\theta$ between $L_1$ and $L_2$ is given by $\theta = \cos^{-1} \left( \frac{|a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 + c_1c_2|}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2 + c_1^2} \cdot \sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2 + c_2^2}} \right)$.
The equations of the planes are $2x - y + 3z - 1 = 0$ and $2x - y + 3z + 3 = 0$.
Here,$a_1 = 2, b_1 = -1, c_1 = 3$ and $a_2 = 2, b_2 = -1, c_2 = 3$.
Calculating the ratios: $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{2}{2} = 1$,$\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{-1}{-1} = 1$,and $\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{3}{3} = 1$.
Since $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2} = 1$,the given planes are parallel to each other.
210
Medium
In the following cases,determine whether the given planes are parallel or perpendicular,and in case they are neither,find the angle between them:
$4x + 8y + z - 8 = 0$ and $y + z - 4 = 0$

Solution

(D) The direction ratios of the normal to the planes $A_1x + B_1y + C_1z + D_1 = 0$ and $A_2x + B_2y + C_2z + D_2 = 0$ are $(A_1, B_1, C_1)$ and $(A_2, B_2, C_2)$ respectively.
The planes are parallel if $\frac{A_1}{A_2} = \frac{B_1}{B_2} = \frac{C_1}{C_2}$.
The planes are perpendicular if $A_1A_2 + B_1B_2 + C_1C_2 = 0$.
The angle $\theta$ between the planes is given by $\cos \theta = \left| \frac{A_1A_2 + B_1B_2 + C_1C_2}{\sqrt{A_1^2 + B_1^2 + C_1^2} \sqrt{A_2^2 + B_2^2 + C_2^2}} \right|$.
For the given planes $4x + 8y + z - 8 = 0$ and $0x + y + z - 4 = 0$:
$A_1 = 4, B_1 = 8, C_1 = 1$ and $A_2 = 0, B_2 = 1, C_2 = 1$.
Check for perpendicularity: $A_1A_2 + B_1B_2 + C_1C_2 = (4)(0) + (8)(1) + (1)(1) = 0 + 8 + 1 = 9 \neq 0$. Thus,they are not perpendicular.
Check for parallelism: $\frac{A_1}{A_2} = \frac{4}{0}$ (undefined),$\frac{B_1}{B_2} = 8$,$\frac{C_1}{C_2} = 1$. Since the ratios are not equal,they are not parallel.
Calculate the angle: $\cos \theta = \left| \frac{9}{\sqrt{4^2 + 8^2 + 1^2} \sqrt{0^2 + 1^2 + 1^2}} \right| = \left| \frac{9}{\sqrt{16 + 64 + 1} \sqrt{2}} \right| = \left| \frac{9}{9 \times \sqrt{2}} \right| = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Therefore,$\theta = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) = 45^{\circ}$ or $\frac{\pi}{4}$ radians.
211
EasyMCQ
Find the distance of the point $(0, 0, 0)$ from the plane $3x - 4y + 12z = 3$. (in $/13$)
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$12$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) The distance $d$ of a point $P(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ from a plane $Ax + By + Cz - D = 0$ is given by the formula:
$d = \left| \frac{Ax_1 + By_1 + Cz_1 - D}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}} \right|$
Given the point $(x_1, y_1, z_1) = (0, 0, 0)$ and the plane equation $3x - 4y + 12z - 3 = 0$,we identify $A = 3, B = -4, C = 12$,and $D = 3$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$d = \left| \frac{3(0) - 4(0) + 12(0) - 3}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2 + 12^2}} \right|$
$d = \left| \frac{-3}{\sqrt{9 + 16 + 144}} \right|$
$d = \left| \frac{-3}{\sqrt{169}} \right|$
$d = \frac{3}{13}$
212
EasyMCQ
Find the distance of the point $(3, -2, 1)$ from the plane $2x - y + 2z + 3 = 0$. (in $/3$)
A
$13$
B
$14$
C
$11$
D
$10$

Solution

(A) The distance $d$ of a point $P(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ from a plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$ is given by the formula:
$d = \left| \frac{Ax_1 + By_1 + Cz_1 + D}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}} \right|$
Given the point $(x_1, y_1, z_1) = (3, -2, 1)$ and the plane equation $2x - y + 2z + 3 = 0$,we have $A = 2, B = -1, C = 2, D = 3$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$d = \left| \frac{2(3) + (-1)(-2) + 2(1) + 3}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-1)^2 + 2^2}} \right|$
$d = \left| \frac{6 + 2 + 2 + 3}{\sqrt{4 + 1 + 4}} \right|$
$d = \left| \frac{13}{\sqrt{9}} \right|$
$d = \frac{13}{3}$
213
EasyMCQ
In the following case,find the distance of the given point from the corresponding given plane.
Point Plane
$(-6, 0, 0)$ $2x - 3y + 6z - 2 = 0$
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$5$

Solution

(A) The distance $d$ of a point $P(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ from a plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$ is given by the formula:
$d = \left| \frac{Ax_1 + By_1 + Cz_1 + D}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}} \right|$
Given point $P = (-6, 0, 0)$ and plane equation $2x - 3y + 6z - 2 = 0$.
Here,$A = 2, B = -3, C = 6, D = -2$ and $x_1 = -6, y_1 = 0, z_1 = 0$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$d = \left| \frac{2(-6) - 3(0) + 6(0) - 2}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-3)^2 + 6^2}} \right|$
$d = \left| \frac{-12 - 0 + 0 - 2}{\sqrt{4 + 9 + 36}} \right|$
$d = \left| \frac{-14}{\sqrt{49}} \right|$
$d = \frac{14}{7} = 2$
Thus,the distance is $2$ units.
214
DifficultMCQ
Find the equation of the plane that contains the point $(1, -1, 2)$ and is perpendicular to each of the planes $2x + 3y - 2z = 5$ and $x + 2y - 3z = 8$.
A
$5x - 4y - z = 7$
B
$5x - 4y + z = 7$
C
$5x + 4y - z = 7$
D
$5x - 4y - z = 9$

Solution

(A) The equation of a plane passing through the point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ is given by $A(x - x_1) + B(y - y_1) + C(z - z_1) = 0$.
Substituting the point $(1, -1, 2)$,we get $A(x - 1) + B(y + 1) + C(z - 2) = 0$ ... $(1)$.
Since this plane is perpendicular to the planes $2x + 3y - 2z = 5$ and $x + 2y - 3z = 8$,the normal vector of our plane $(A, B, C)$ must be perpendicular to the normals of the given planes $(2, 3, -2)$ and $(1, 2, -3)$.
Thus,the normal vector is the cross product of $(2, 3, -2)$ and $(1, 2, -3)$:
$\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 3 & -2 \\ 1 & 2 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-9 - (-4)) - \hat{j}(-6 - (-2)) + \hat{k}(4 - 3) = -5\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 1\hat{k}$.
So,$A = -5, B = 4, C = 1$.
Substituting these into $(1)$: $-5(x - 1) + 4(y + 1) + 1(z - 2) = 0$.
$-5x + 5 + 4y + 4 + z - 2 = 0$.
$-5x + 4y + z + 7 = 0$,which simplifies to $5x - 4y - z = 7$.
215
DifficultMCQ
Find the distance between the point $P(6,5,9)$ and the plane determined by points $A(3,-1,2)$,$B(5,2,4)$,and $C(-1,-1,6)$.
A
$\frac{3 \sqrt{34}}{17}$
B
$\frac{6 \sqrt{34}}{17}$
C
$\frac{9 \sqrt{34}}{17}$
D
$\frac{12 \sqrt{34}}{17}$

Solution

(A) First,find the equation of the plane passing through $A(3,-1,2)$,$B(5,2,4)$,and $C(-1,-1,6)$.
The vectors $\overline{AB} = (5-3)\hat{i} + (2-(-1))\hat{j} + (4-2)\hat{k} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$ and $\overline{AC} = (-1-3)\hat{i} + (-1-(-1))\hat{j} + (6-2)\hat{k} = -4\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = \overline{AB} \times \overline{AC} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 3 & 2 \\ -4 & 0 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(12-0) - \hat{j}(8 - (-8)) + \hat{k}(0 - (-12)) = 12\hat{i} - 16\hat{j} + 12\hat{k}$.
Simplifying the normal vector by dividing by $4$,we get $\vec{n}' = 3\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $3(x-3) - 4(y+1) + 3(z-2) = 0$,which simplifies to $3x - 4y + 3z - 19 = 0$.
The distance $d$ from point $P(6,5,9)$ to the plane $ax+by+cz+d=0$ is given by $d = \frac{|ax_0 + by_0 + cz_0 + d|}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}}$.
Substituting the values: $d = \frac{|3(6) - 4(5) + 3(9) - 19|}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2 + 3^2}} = \frac{|18 - 20 + 27 - 19|}{\sqrt{9 + 16 + 9}} = \frac{|6|}{\sqrt{34}} = \frac{6}{\sqrt{34}} = \frac{6\sqrt{34}}{34} = \frac{3\sqrt{34}}{17}$.
216
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the plane passing through $(a, b, c)$ and parallel to the plane $\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})=2$.
A
$x+y+z=a+b+c$
B
$x+y+z=a+b-c$
C
$x+y+z=a-b+c$
D
$x+y+z=a-b-c$

Solution

(A) Any plane parallel to the plane $\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})=2$ is of the form $\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})=\lambda$.
Since the plane passes through the point $(a, b, c)$,its position vector is $\vec{r}=a\hat{i}+b\hat{j}+c\hat{k}$.
Substituting this into the equation,we get $(a\hat{i}+b\hat{j}+c\hat{k}) \cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})=\lambda$,which implies $a+b+c=\lambda$.
Substituting $\lambda=a+b+c$ back into the equation,we get $\vec{r} \cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})=a+b+c$.
In Cartesian form,substituting $\vec{r}=x\hat{i}+y\hat{j}+z\hat{k}$,we obtain $x+y+z=a+b+c$.
217
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of the plane passing through the point $(-1, 3, 2)$ and perpendicular to each of the planes $x + 2y + 3z = 5$ and $3x + 3y + z = 0$.
A
$7x - 8y + 3z + 25 = 0$
B
$7x - 8y + 3z - 25 = 0$
C
$7x + 8y + 3z + 25 = 0$
D
$7x - 8y - 3z + 25 = 0$

Solution

(A) The equation of the plane passing through the point $(-1, 3, 2)$ is given by $a(x + 1) + b(y - 3) + c(z - 2) = 0$ $(1)$.
Where $a, b, c$ are the direction ratios of the normal to the plane.
Since the plane is perpendicular to $x + 2y + 3z = 5$,we have $a(1) + b(2) + c(3) = 0$,which implies $a + 2b + 3c = 0$ $(2)$.
Since the plane is also perpendicular to $3x + 3y + z = 0$,we have $a(3) + b(3) + c(1) = 0$,which implies $3a + 3b + c = 0$ $(3)$.
Solving equations $(2)$ and $(3)$ using cross-multiplication:
$\frac{a}{(2)(1) - (3)(3)} = \frac{b}{(3)(3) - (1)(1)} = \frac{c}{(1)(3) - (2)(3)}$
$\frac{a}{2 - 9} = \frac{b}{9 - 1} = \frac{c}{3 - 6}$
$\frac{a}{-7} = \frac{b}{8} = \frac{c}{-3} = k$
Thus,$a = -7k, b = 8k, c = -3k$.
Substituting these into $(1)$:
$-7k(x + 1) + 8k(y - 3) - 3k(z - 2) = 0$
$-7x - 7 + 8y - 24 - 3z + 6 = 0$
$-7x + 8y - 3z - 25 = 0$
Multiplying by $-1$,we get $7x - 8y + 3z + 25 = 0$.
218
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of the set of points which are equidistant from the points $(1, 2, 3)$ and $(3, 2, -1)$.
A
$x - 2z = 0$
B
$x + 2z = 0$
C
$2x - z = 0$
D
$x - z = 0$

Solution

(A) Let $P(x, y, z)$ be the point that is equidistant from points $A(1, 2, 3)$ and $B(3, 2, -1)$.
Accordingly,$PA = PB$.
$\Rightarrow PA^2 = PB^2$.
$\Rightarrow (x - 1)^2 + (y - 2)^2 + (z - 3)^2 = (x - 3)^2 + (y - 2)^2 + (z + 1)^2$.
Expanding both sides:
$x^2 - 2x + 1 + y^2 - 4y + 4 + z^2 - 6z + 9 = x^2 - 6x + 9 + y^2 - 4y + 4 + z^2 + 2z + 1$.
Simplifying the equation:
$-2x - 6z + 14 = -6x + 2z + 14$.
$-2x + 6x - 6z - 2z = 0$.
$4x - 8z = 0$.
Dividing by $4$,we get $x - 2z = 0$.
Thus,the required equation is $x - 2z = 0$.
219
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the set of points which are equidistant from the points $A(3, 4, -5)$ and $B(-2, 1, 4)$.
A
$10x + 6y - 18z - 29 = 0$
B
$10x + 6y - 18z + 29 = 0$
C
$10x - 6y + 18z - 29 = 0$
D
$10x + 6y + 18z - 29 = 0$

Solution

(A) Let $P(x, y, z)$ be any point such that $PA = PB$.
Using the distance formula,we have:
$\sqrt{(x-3)^2 + (y-4)^2 + (z+5)^2} = \sqrt{(x+2)^2 + (y-1)^2 + (z-4)^2}$
Squaring both sides:
$(x-3)^2 + (y-4)^2 + (z+5)^2 = (x+2)^2 + (y-1)^2 + (z-4)^2$
Expanding the squares:
$(x^2 - 6x + 9) + (y^2 - 8y + 16) + (z^2 + 10z + 25) = (x^2 + 4x + 4) + (y^2 - 2y + 1) + (z^2 - 8z + 16)$
Simplifying the equation:
$-6x - 8y + 10z + 50 = 4x - 2y - 8z + 21$
Rearranging the terms:
$10x + 6y - 18z - 29 = 0$
220
MediumMCQ
If $O$ is the origin and the coordinates of $P$ are $(1, 2, -3),$ find the equation of the plane passing through $P$ and perpendicular to $OP.$
A
$x+2y-3z-14=0$
B
$x+2y-3z+14=0$
C
$x-2y-3z-14=0$
D
$x+2y+3z-14=0$

Solution

(A) The coordinates of the origin $O$ are $(0, 0, 0)$ and the point $P$ are $(1, 2, -3).$
The direction ratios of the line segment $OP$ are $(1-0, 2-0, -3-0) = (1, 2, -3).$
Since the plane is perpendicular to $OP,$ the direction ratios of the normal to the plane are the same as the direction ratios of $OP,$ which are $a=1, b=2, c=-3.$
The equation of a plane passing through a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ with normal direction ratios $(a, b, c)$ is given by $a(x-x_1) + b(y-y_1) + c(z-z_1) = 0.$
Substituting the point $P(1, 2, -3)$ and the direction ratios $(1, 2, -3)$ into the formula:
$1(x-1) + 2(y-2) - 3(z - (-3)) = 0$
$1(x-1) + 2(y-2) - 3(z+3) = 0$
$x - 1 + 2y - 4 - 3z - 9 = 0$
$x + 2y - 3z - 14 = 0.$
221
Easy
Prove that if a plane has the intercepts $a, b, c$ and is at a distance of $p$ units from the origin,then $\frac{1}{a^{2}}+\frac{1}{b^{2}}+\frac{1}{c^{2}}=\frac{1}{p^{2}}$.

Solution

The equation of the plane having intercepts $a, b, c$ with $x, y, z$ axes respectively is given by:
$\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1$ ..........$(1)$
The distance $p$ of the plane from the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ is given by the formula for the distance of a point from a plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$,which is $p = \frac{|Ax_0 + By_0 + Cz_0 + D|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}}$.
Here,$A = \frac{1}{a}$,$B = \frac{1}{b}$,$C = \frac{1}{c}$,and $D = -1$.
Substituting these values:
$p = \frac{|\frac{1}{a}(0) + \frac{1}{b}(0) + \frac{1}{c}(0) - 1|}{\sqrt{(\frac{1}{a})^2 + (\frac{1}{b})^2 + (\frac{1}{c})^2}}$
$p = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} + \frac{1}{c^2}}}$
Squaring both sides:
$p^2 = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} + \frac{1}{c^2}}$
Taking the reciprocal:
$\frac{1}{p^2} = \frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} + \frac{1}{c^2}$
222
MediumMCQ
Distance between the two planes: $2x + 3y + 4z = 4$ and $4x + 6y + 8z = 12$ is
A
$2$ units
B
$4$ units
C
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{29}}$ units
D
$8$ units

Solution

(C) The equations of the planes are:
$2x + 3y + 4z = 4$ $(1)$
$4x + 6y + 8z = 12$
Dividing the second equation by $2$,we get:
$2x + 3y + 4z = 6$ $(2)$
Since the coefficients of $x, y,$ and $z$ are the same in both equations,the planes are parallel.
The distance $D$ between two parallel planes $ax + by + cz = d_1$ and $ax + by + cz = d_2$ is given by the formula:
$D = \left| \frac{d_2 - d_1}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}} \right|$
Here,$a = 2, b = 3, c = 4, d_1 = 4,$ and $d_2 = 6$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$D = \left| \frac{6 - 4}{\sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + 4^2}} \right|$
$D = \left| \frac{2}{\sqrt{4 + 9 + 16}} \right|$
$D = \frac{2}{\sqrt{29}}$ units.
Thus,the correct answer is $C$.
223
EasyMCQ
The planes: $2x - y + 4z = 5$ and $5x - 2.5y + 10z = 6$ are
A
passes through $\left(0, 0, \frac{5}{4}\right)$
B
Perpendicular
C
intersect $y$-axis
D
Parallel

Solution

(D) The equations of the planes are:
$2x - y + 4z = 5$ $(1)$
$5x - 2.5y + 10z = 6$ $(2)$
For two planes $a_1x + b_1y + c_1z = d_1$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2z = d_2$,they are parallel if $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.
Calculating the ratios of the coefficients of $x, y,$ and $z$:
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{2}{5} = 0.4$
$\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{-1}{-2.5} = \frac{1}{2.5} = 0.4$
$\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{4}{10} = 0.4$
Since $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2} = 0.4$,the normal vectors of the planes are proportional.
Also,check if the planes are coincident: $\frac{d_1}{d_2} = \frac{5}{6} \neq 0.4$. Since the ratios of the coefficients are equal but not equal to the ratio of the constants,the planes are parallel and distinct.
Therefore,the correct answer is $D$.
224
Medium
$A$ plane meets the coordinate axes at $A, B, C$ such that the centroid of the $\Delta ABC$ is the point $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$. Show that the equation of the plane is $\frac{x}{\alpha} + \frac{y}{\beta} + \frac{z}{\gamma} = 3$.

Solution

(A) Let the equation of the plane in intercept form be $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1$.
The coordinates of the points $A, B, C$ where the plane meets the axes are $A(a, 0, 0)$,$B(0, b, 0)$,and $C(0, 0, c)$.
The centroid of $\Delta ABC$ is given by the formula $\left( \frac{x_1+x_2+x_3}{3}, \frac{y_1+y_2+y_3}{3}, \frac{z_1+z_2+z_3}{3} \right)$.
Substituting the coordinates of $A, B, C$,the centroid is $\left( \frac{a+0+0}{3}, \frac{0+b+0}{3}, \frac{0+0+c}{3} \right) = \left( \frac{a}{3}, \frac{b}{3}, \frac{c}{3} \right)$.
We are given that the centroid is $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$.
Equating the coordinates,we get $\alpha = \frac{a}{3}$,$\beta = \frac{b}{3}$,and $\gamma = \frac{c}{3}$.
This implies $a = 3\alpha$,$b = 3\beta$,and $c = 3\gamma$.
Substituting these values into the intercept form equation $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1$,we get $\frac{x}{3\alpha} + \frac{y}{3\beta} + \frac{z}{3\gamma} = 1$.
Multiplying both sides by $3$,we obtain the required equation: $\frac{x}{\alpha} + \frac{y}{\beta} + \frac{z}{\gamma} = 3$.
225
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of a plane which bisects the line segment joining the points $A(2,3,4)$ and $B(4,5,8)$ at right angles.
A
$x+y+2z=19$
B
$x+y+2z=10$
C
$2x+y+z=19$
D
$x+2y+z=19$

Solution

(A) The plane bisects the line segment $AB$ at right angles,which means the plane passes through the midpoint of $AB$ and the vector $\vec{AB}$ acts as the normal vector $\vec{N}$ to the plane.
$1$. Midpoint $M$ of $AB$ is $\left(\frac{2+4}{2}, \frac{3+5}{2}, \frac{4+8}{2}\right) = (3, 4, 6)$.
$2$. The normal vector $\vec{N}$ is the vector $\vec{AB} = (4-2)\hat{i} + (5-3)\hat{j} + (8-4)\hat{k} = 2\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
$3$. The equation of a plane passing through point $\vec{a}$ with normal $\vec{N}$ is $(\vec{r} - \vec{a}) \cdot \vec{N} = 0$.
$4$. Substituting the values: $((x-3)\hat{i} + (y-4)\hat{j} + (z-6)\hat{k}) \cdot (2\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}) = 0$.
$5$. Expanding the dot product: $2(x-3) + 2(y-4) + 4(z-6) = 0$.
$6$. Simplifying: $2x - 6 + 2y - 8 + 4z - 24 = 0 \Rightarrow 2x + 2y + 4z = 38$.
$7$. Dividing by $2$: $x + y + 2z = 19$.
226
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of a plane which is at a distance of $3 \sqrt{3}$ units from the origin and the normal to which is equally inclined to the coordinate axes.
A
$x+y+z=3$
B
$x+y+z=6$
C
$x+y+z=9$
D
$x+y+z=27$

Solution

(C) Let the normal vector to the plane be $\vec{n} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$.
Since the normal is equally inclined to the coordinate axes,the direction cosines are equal,i.e.,$\cos \alpha = \cos \beta = \cos \gamma$.
We know that $\cos^2 \alpha + \cos^2 \beta + \cos^2 \gamma = 1$,so $3 \cos^2 \alpha = 1$,which gives $\cos \alpha = \cos \beta = \cos \gamma = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Thus,the unit normal vector is $\hat{n} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\hat{i} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\hat{j} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\hat{k}$.
The equation of a plane at a distance $p$ from the origin is given by $\vec{r} \cdot \hat{n} = p$.
Here,$p = 3\sqrt{3}$.
Substituting the values,we get $(x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}) \cdot (\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\hat{i} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\hat{j} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\hat{k}) = 3\sqrt{3}$.
$\frac{x}{\sqrt{3}} + \frac{y}{\sqrt{3}} + \frac{z}{\sqrt{3}} = 3\sqrt{3}$.
Multiplying both sides by $\sqrt{3}$,we get $x + y + z = 3\sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{3} = 9$.
Therefore,the equation of the plane is $x + y + z = 9$.
227
Medium
If the line drawn from the point $(-2, -1, -3)$ meets a plane at a right angle at the point $(1, -3, 3)$,find the equation of the plane.

Solution

(3X - 2Y + 6Z - 27 = 0) The line passes through $P(-2, -1, -3)$ and meets the plane at $Q(1, -3, 3)$ at a right angle.
Thus,the vector $\vec{PQ}$ is normal to the plane.
$\vec{PQ} = (1 - (-2))\hat{i} + (-3 - (-1))\hat{j} + (3 - (-3))\hat{k} = 3\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}$.
The plane passes through the point $Q(1, -3, 3)$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(x_0, y_0, z_0)$ with normal $\vec{n} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$ is $a(x - x_0) + b(y - y_0) + c(z - z_0) = 0$.
Substituting the values: $3(x - 1) - 2(y + 3) + 6(z - 3) = 0$.
$3x - 3 - 2y - 6 + 6z - 18 = 0$.
$3x - 2y + 6z - 27 = 0$.
228
Medium
Find the equation of the plane passing through the points $(2, 1, 0)$,$(3, -2, -2)$,and $(3, 1, 7)$.

Solution

(N/A) The equation of a plane passing through three non-collinear points $(x_{1}, y_{1}, z_{1})$,$(x_{2}, y_{2}, z_{2})$,and $(x_{3}, y_{3}, z_{3})$ is given by the determinant equation:
$\begin{vmatrix} x-x_{1} & y-y_{1} & z-z_{1} \\ x_{2}-x_{1} & y_{2}-y_{1} & z_{2}-z_{1} \\ x_{3}-x_{1} & y_{3}-y_{1} & z_{3}-z_{1} \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Substituting the given points $(2, 1, 0)$,$(3, -2, -2)$,and $(3, 1, 7)$:
$\begin{vmatrix} x-2 & y-1 & z-0 \\ 3-2 & -2-1 & -2-0 \\ 3-2 & 1-1 & 7-0 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Simplifying the matrix:
$\begin{vmatrix} x-2 & y-1 & z \\ 1 & -3 & -2 \\ 1 & 0 & 7 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Expanding the determinant along the first row:
$(x-2)(-21 - 0) - (y-1)(7 - (-2)) + z(0 - (-3)) = 0$
$(x-2)(-21) - (y-1)(9) + z(3) = 0$
$-21x + 42 - 9y + 9 + 3z = 0$
$-21x - 9y + 3z + 51 = 0$
Dividing the entire equation by $-3$:
$7x + 3y - z = 17$
Thus,the required equation of the plane is $7x + 3y - z = 17$.
229
Difficult
$O$ is the origin and $A$ is $(a, b, c)$. Find the direction cosines of the line $OA$ and the equation of the plane passing through $A$ at a right angle to $OA$.

Solution

The coordinates of the origin $O$ are $(0, 0, 0)$ and point $A$ are $(a, b, c)$.
The direction ratios of the line $OA$ are $(a-0, b-0, c-0) = (a, b, c)$.
The length of $OA$ is $\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}$.
Therefore,the direction cosines of the line $OA$ are $\frac{a}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}}, \frac{b}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}}, \frac{c}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}}$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is $\overrightarrow{OA} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$.
The equation of a plane passing through a point $\vec{a} = (a, b, c)$ with normal vector $\vec{n}$ is given by $(\vec{r} - \vec{a}) \cdot \vec{n} = 0$.
Substituting $\vec{r} = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$,$\vec{a} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$,and $\vec{n} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$:
$(x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k} - (a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k})) \cdot (a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}) = 0$
$(x-a)a + (y-b)b + (z-c)c = 0$
$ax - a^2 + by - b^2 + cz - c^2 = 0$
$ax + by + cz = a^2 + b^2 + c^2$.
230
Medium
Two systems of rectangular axes have the same origin. If a plane cuts them at distances $a, b, c$ and $a^{\prime}, b^{\prime}, c^{\prime}$ respectively from the origin,prove that $\frac{1}{a^{2}}+\frac{1}{b^{2}}+\frac{1}{c^{2}}=\frac{1}{a^{\prime 2}}+\frac{1}{b^{\prime 2}}+\frac{1}{c^{\prime 2}}$.

Solution

(N/A) Let the two systems of rectangular axes be $S_1$ and $S_2$ with the same origin $O$.
The equation of the plane in the first system $S_1$ is given by $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1$.
The equation of the plane in the second system $S_2$ is given by $\frac{x}{a^{\prime}} + \frac{y}{b^{\prime}} + \frac{z}{c^{\prime}} = 1$.
The perpendicular distance $p$ from the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ to a plane $\frac{x}{A} + \frac{y}{B} + \frac{z}{C} = 1$ is given by $p = \frac{|-1|}{\sqrt{\frac{1}{A^2} + \frac{1}{B^2} + \frac{1}{C^2}}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\frac{1}{A^2} + \frac{1}{B^2} + \frac{1}{C^2}}}$.
Since the plane is the same,the perpendicular distance $p$ from the origin must be the same for both systems.
Therefore,$\frac{1}{\sqrt{\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} + \frac{1}{c^2}}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\frac{1}{a^{\prime 2}} + \frac{1}{b^{\prime 2}} + \frac{1}{c^{\prime 2}}}}$.
Squaring both sides,we get $\frac{1}{\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} + \frac{1}{c^2}} = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{a^{\prime 2}} + \frac{1}{b^{\prime 2}} + \frac{1}{c^{\prime 2}}}$.
Taking the reciprocal of both sides,we obtain $\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} + \frac{1}{c^2} = \frac{1}{a^{\prime 2}} + \frac{1}{b^{\prime 2}} + \frac{1}{c^{\prime 2}}$.
Hence proved.
231
Difficult
The plane $ax + by = 0$ is rotated about its line of intersection with the plane $z = 0$ through an angle $\alpha$. Prove that the equation of the plane in its new position is $ax + by \pm (\sqrt{a^{2} + b^{2}} \tan \alpha) z = 0$.

Solution

(A) The equation of the given plane is $ax + by = 0$ ... $(i)$.
The equation of the plane $z = 0$ is ... $(ii)$.
Any plane passing through the line of intersection of planes $(i)$ and $(ii)$ can be written as $ax + by + kz = 0$ ... $(iii)$.
The normal to plane $(i)$ is $\vec{n_1} = (a, b, 0)$ and the normal to plane $(iii)$ is $\vec{n_2} = (a, b, k)$.
The angle $\alpha$ between these two planes is given by $\cos \alpha = \frac{|\vec{n_1} \cdot \vec{n_2}|}{|\vec{n_1}| |\vec{n_2}|}$.
$\cos \alpha = \frac{|a^2 + b^2 + 0|}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + k^2}} = \frac{a^2 + b^2}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + k^2}} = \sqrt{\frac{a^2 + b^2}{a^2 + b^2 + k^2}}$.
Squaring both sides: $\cos^2 \alpha = \frac{a^2 + b^2}{a^2 + b^2 + k^2}$.
$a^2 + b^2 + k^2 = \frac{a^2 + b^2}{\cos^2 \alpha} = (a^2 + b^2) \sec^2 \alpha$.
$k^2 = (a^2 + b^2) \sec^2 \alpha - (a^2 + b^2) = (a^2 + b^2) (\sec^2 \alpha - 1) = (a^2 + b^2) \tan^2 \alpha$.
Thus,$k = \pm \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \tan \alpha$.
Substituting $k$ into equation $(iii)$,we get $ax + by \pm (\sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \tan \alpha) z = 0$.
232
MediumMCQ
The equation of the plane which contains the $y$-axis and passes through the point $(1, 2, 3)$ is:
A
$x + 3z = 10$
B
$x + 3z = 0$
C
$3x + z = 6$
D
$3x - z = 0$

Solution

(D) The equation of a plane passing through the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ and containing the $y$-axis (which has direction vector $\hat{j}$) and passing through the point $P(1, 2, 3)$ can be found using the normal vector $\vec{n}$.
The plane contains the vector $\vec{v} = \hat{j} = (0, 1, 0)$ and the vector $\vec{OP} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k} = (1, 2, 3)$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ is given by the cross product:
$\vec{n} = \vec{v} \times \vec{OP} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 2 & 3 \end{vmatrix}$
$\vec{n} = \hat{i}(3 - 0) - \hat{j}(0 - 0) + \hat{k}(0 - 1) = 3\hat{i} - \hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(0, 0, 0)$ with normal $\vec{n} = (3, 0, -1)$ is:
$3(x - 0) + 0(y - 0) - 1(z - 0) = 0$
$3x - z = 0$.
Solution diagram
233
DifficultMCQ
$A$ plane passing through the point $(3,1,1)$ contains two lines whose direction ratios are $1, -2, 2$ and $2, 3, -1$ respectively. If this plane also passes through the point $(\alpha, -3, 5)$,then $\alpha$ is equal to
A
$-10$
B
$5$
C
$10$
D
$-5$

Solution

(B) The normal vector $\overrightarrow{n}$ to the plane is perpendicular to both lines. Thus,$\overrightarrow{n}$ is the cross product of the direction vectors of the two lines:
$\overrightarrow{n} = (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \times (2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - \hat{k})$
$\overrightarrow{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -2 & 2 \\ 2 & 3 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2 - 6) - \hat{j}(-1 - 4) + \hat{k}(3 + 4) = -4\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$
The equation of the plane passing through $(3, 1, 1)$ with normal vector $\overrightarrow{n} = -4\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$ is:
$-4(x - 3) + 5(y - 1) + 7(z - 1) = 0$
$-4x + 12 + 5y - 5 + 7z - 7 = 0$
$-4x + 5y + 7z = 0$
Since the plane passes through $(\alpha, -3, 5)$,we substitute these coordinates into the plane equation:
$-4(\alpha) + 5(-3) + 7(5) = 0$
$-4\alpha - 15 + 35 = 0$
$-4\alpha + 20 = 0$
$4\alpha = 20$
$\alpha = 5$
234
MediumMCQ
The plane which bisects the line segment joining the points $A(4, -2, 3)$ and $B(2, 4, -1)$ at right angles also passes through the point:
A
$(4, 0, -1)$
B
$(4, 0, 1)$
C
$(0, 1, -1)$
D
$(0, -1, 1)$

Solution

(A) Let the points be $A(4, -2, 3)$ and $B(2, 4, -1)$.
The midpoint $M$ of the line segment $AB$ is given by:
$M = \left( \frac{4+2}{2}, \frac{-2+4}{2}, \frac{3-1}{2} \right) = (3, 1, 1)$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is the vector $\vec{AB}$:
$\vec{n} = \vec{AB} = (2-4, 4-(-2), -1-3) = (-2, 6, -4)$.
We can simplify the normal vector by dividing by $-2$,so we take $\vec{n} = (1, -3, 2)$.
The equation of the plane passing through $M(3, 1, 1)$ with normal vector $\vec{n} = (1, -3, 2)$ is:
$1(x - 3) - 3(y - 1) + 2(z - 1) = 0$
$x - 3 - 3y + 3 + 2z - 2 = 0$
$x - 3y + 2z - 2 = 0$.
Now,we check which of the given points satisfies this equation:
For $(4, 0, -1)$: $4 - 3(0) + 2(-1) - 2 = 4 - 0 - 2 - 2 = 0$. This point satisfies the equation.
For $(4, 0, 1)$: $4 - 3(0) + 2(1) - 2 = 4 + 2 - 2 = 4 \neq 0$.
For $(0, 1, -1)$: $0 - 3(1) + 2(-1) - 2 = -3 - 2 - 2 = -7 \neq 0$.
For $(0, -1, 1)$: $0 - 3(-1) + 2(1) - 2 = 3 + 2 - 2 = 3 \neq 0$.
Thus,the plane passes through the point $(4, 0, -1)$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let the plane $ax+by+cz+d=0$ bisect the line segment joining the points $P(4,-3,1)$ and $Q(2,3,-5)$ at right angles. If $a, b, c, d$ are integers,then the minimum value of $(a^{2}+b^{2}+c^{2}+d^{2})$ is
A
$32$
B
$24$
C
$28$
D
$36$

Solution

(C) The midpoint $M$ of the line segment $PQ$ is given by $M = \left(\frac{4+2}{2}, \frac{-3+3}{2}, \frac{1-5}{2}\right) = (3, 0, -2)$.
Since the plane bisects the line segment $PQ$ at right angles,the normal vector to the plane is parallel to the vector $\vec{PQ} = (2-4, 3-(-3), -5-1) = (-2, 6, -6)$.
We can take the normal vector as $\vec{n} = (1, -3, 3)$ by dividing by $-2$.
The equation of the plane passing through $M(3, 0, -2)$ with normal vector $\vec{n} = (1, -3, 3)$ is:
$1(x-3) - 3(y-0) + 3(z+2) = 0$
$x - 3y + 3z - 3 + 6 = 0$
$x - 3y + 3z + 3 = 0$
Comparing this with $ax+by+cz+d=0$,we get $a=1, b=-3, c=3, d=3$.
The value of $(a^{2}+b^{2}+c^{2}+d^{2})$ is $1^{2} + (-3)^{2} + 3^{2} + 3^{2} = 1 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 28$.
Since $a, b, c, d$ are integers and the plane equation is unique up to a scalar multiple,the minimum value for integer coefficients is $28$.
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MediumMCQ
The equation of the planes parallel to the plane $x - 2y + 2z - 3 = 0$ which are at a unit distance from the point $(1, 2, 3)$ is $ax + by + cz + d = 0$. If $(b - d) = K(c - a)$,then the positive value of $K$ is
A
$4$
B
$6$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) The equation of any plane parallel to $x - 2y + 2z - 3 = 0$ is of the form $x - 2y + 2z + \lambda = 0$.
The distance from the point $(1, 2, 3)$ to the plane $x - 2y + 2z + \lambda = 0$ is given by $\frac{|1 - 2(2) + 2(3) + \lambda|}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2 + 2^2}} = 1$.
Simplifying the expression: $\frac{|1 - 4 + 6 + \lambda|}{\sqrt{9}} = 1 \Rightarrow \frac{|\lambda + 3|}{3} = 1$.
This gives $|\lambda + 3| = 3$,so $\lambda + 3 = 3$ or $\lambda + 3 = -3$.
Thus,$\lambda = 0$ or $\lambda = -6$.
The two possible planes are $x - 2y + 2z = 0$ and $x - 2y + 2z - 6 = 0$.
Case $1$: $a=1, b=-2, c=2, d=0$. Then $(b - d) = -2 - 0 = -2$ and $(c - a) = 2 - 1 = 1$. So,$-2 = K(1) \Rightarrow K = -2$.
Case $2$: $a=1, b=-2, c=2, d=-6$. Then $(b - d) = -2 - (-6) = 4$ and $(c - a) = 2 - 1 = 1$. So,$4 = K(1) \Rightarrow K = 4$.
The positive value of $K$ is $4$.
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AdvancedMCQ
If $(x, y, z)$ is an arbitrary point lying on a plane $P$ which passes through the points $(42, 0, 0)$,$(0, 42, 0)$,and $(0, 0, 42)$,then the value of the expression $3 + \frac{x-11}{(y-19)^{2}(z-12)^{2}} + \frac{y-19}{(x-11)^{2}(z-12)^{2}} + \frac{z-12}{(x-11)^{2}(y-19)^{2}} - \frac{x+y+z}{14(x-11)(y-19)(z-12)}$ is:
A
$0$
B
$3$
C
$39$
D
$-45$

Solution

(B) The equation of a plane passing through $(42, 0, 0)$,$(0, 42, 0)$,and $(0, 0, 42)$ in intercept form is $\frac{x}{42} + \frac{y}{42} + \frac{z}{42} = 1$,which simplifies to $x + y + z = 42$.
We can rewrite this as $(x-11) + (y-19) + (z-12) = 42 - 11 - 19 - 12 = 0$.
Let $a = x-11$,$b = y-19$,and $c = z-12$. Then $a + b + c = 0$.
The given expression is $3 + \frac{a}{b^2 c^2} + \frac{b}{a^2 c^2} + \frac{c}{a^2 b^2} - \frac{42}{14abc}$.
Since $a+b+c=0$,we have $x+y+z=42$. Substituting this into the last term,we get $\frac{42}{14abc} = \frac{3}{abc}$.
The expression becomes $3 + \frac{a^3 + b^3 + c^3}{a^2 b^2 c^2} - \frac{3}{abc} = 3 + \frac{a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc}{a^2 b^2 c^2}$.
Since $a+b+c=0$,the identity $a^3 + b^3 + c^3 = 3abc$ holds.
Therefore,the expression simplifies to $3 + \frac{3abc - 3abc}{a^2 b^2 c^2} = 3 + 0 = 3$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $P$ be an arbitrary point such that the sum of the squares of the distances from the planes $x + y + z = 0$,$lx - nz = 0$,and $x - 2y + z = 0$ is equal to $9$. If the locus of the point $P$ is $x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 9$,then the value of $l - n$ is equal to ......
A
$0$
B
$2$
C
$8$
D
$10$

Solution

(A) Let the point $P$ be $(x, y, z)$. The distances from the planes $x + y + z = 0$,$lx - nz = 0$,and $x - 2y + z = 0$ are given by $d_1 = \frac{|x + y + z|}{\sqrt{3}}$,$d_2 = \frac{|lx - nz|}{\sqrt{l^2 + n^2}}$,and $d_3 = \frac{|x - 2y + z|}{\sqrt{6}}$.
Given $d_1^2 + d_2^2 + d_3^2 = 9$,we have:
$\frac{(x + y + z)^2}{3} + \frac{(lx - nz)^2}{l^2 + n^2} + \frac{(x - 2y + z)^2}{6} = 9$.
Expanding the terms:
$\frac{x^2 + y^2 + z^2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx}{3} + \frac{l^2x^2 - 2lnxz + n^2z^2}{l^2 + n^2} + \frac{x^2 + 4y^2 + z^2 - 4xy - 4yz + 2zx}{6} = 9$.
Grouping the coefficients of $x^2, y^2, z^2, xy, yz, zx$:
$x^2(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{l^2}{l^2 + n^2} + \frac{1}{6}) + y^2(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{4}{6}) + z^2(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{n^2}{l^2 + n^2} + \frac{1}{6}) + xy(\frac{2}{3} - \frac{4}{6}) + yz(\frac{2}{3} - \frac{4}{6}) + zx(\frac{2}{3} - \frac{2ln}{l^2 + n^2} + \frac{2}{6}) = 9$.
Simplifying coefficients:
$x^2(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{l^2}{l^2 + n^2}) + y^2(1) + z^2(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{n^2}{l^2 + n^2}) + zx(1 - \frac{2ln}{l^2 + n^2}) = 9$.
Comparing this with $x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 9$,the coefficients of $xy, yz, zx$ must be $0$ and the coefficients of $x^2, y^2, z^2$ must be $1$.
For the coefficient of $zx$ to be $0$,$1 - \frac{2ln}{l^2 + n^2} = 0 \implies l^2 + n^2 = 2ln \implies (l - n)^2 = 0 \implies l = n$.
Thus,$l - n = 0$.
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MediumMCQ
Let the mirror image of the point $P(1, 3, a)$ with respect to the plane $\vec{r} \cdot (2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}) - b = 0$ be $Q(-3, 5, 2)$. Then the value of $|a + b|$ is equal to ......
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) The equation of the plane is $2x - y + z = b$.
Let $P = (1, 3, a)$ and $Q = (-3, 5, 2)$. The midpoint $R$ of the line segment $PQ$ lies on the plane.
$R = \left( \frac{1 - 3}{2}, \frac{3 + 5}{2}, \frac{a + 2}{2} \right) = (-1, 4, \frac{a + 2}{2})$.
Since $R$ lies on the plane $2x - y + z = b$,we have:
$2(-1) - 4 + \frac{a + 2}{2} = b$
$-6 + \frac{a + 2}{2} = b \Rightarrow a + 2 = 2b + 12 \Rightarrow a = 2b + 10 \quad \dots(i)$
Also,the vector $\vec{PQ} = (-3 - 1, 5 - 3, 2 - a) = (-4, 2, 2 - a)$ is parallel to the normal vector of the plane $\vec{n} = (2, -1, 1)$.
Therefore,$\frac{-4}{2} = \frac{2}{-1} = \frac{2 - a}{1}$.
$-2 = -2 = 2 - a \Rightarrow a = 4$.
Substituting $a = 4$ into equation $(i)$:
$4 = 2b + 10 \Rightarrow 2b = -6 \Rightarrow b = -3$.
Thus,$|a + b| = |4 + (-3)| = |1| = 1$.
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MediumMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through the point $(1, 2, -3)$ and perpendicular to the planes $3x + y - 2z = 5$ and $2x - 5y - z = 7$ is:
A
$3x - 10y - 2z + 11 = 0$
B
$6x - 5y - 2z - 2 = 0$
C
$11x + y + 17z + 38 = 0$
D
$6x - 5y + 2z + 10 = 0$

Solution

(C) The normal vector $\vec{n}$ of the required plane is perpendicular to the normal vectors of the given planes,$\vec{n_1} = 3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$ and $\vec{n_2} = 2\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
Thus,$\vec{n} = \vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2} = \left|\begin{array}{ccc}\hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 3 & 1 & -2 \\ 2 & -5 & -1\end{array}\right|$.
Calculating the determinant:
$\vec{n} = \hat{i}(-1 - 10) - \hat{j}(-3 - (-4)) + \hat{k}(-15 - 2) = -11\hat{i} - \hat{j} - 17\hat{k}$.
We can take the normal vector as $\vec{n} = 11\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 17\hat{k}$ (multiplying by $-1$).
The equation of the plane passing through $(x_0, y_0, z_0) = (1, 2, -3)$ with normal vector $\langle a, b, c \rangle = \langle 11, 1, 17 \rangle$ is given by $a(x - x_0) + b(y - y_0) + c(z - z_0) = 0$.
Substituting the values:
$11(x - 1) + 1(y - 2) + 17(z + 3) = 0$
$11x - 11 + y - 2 + 17z + 51 = 0$
$11x + y + 17z + 38 = 0$.
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MediumMCQ
Consider the three planes $P_{1}: 3x + 15y + 21z = 9$; $P_{2}: x - 3y - z = 5$; and $P_{3}: 2x + 10y + 14z = 5$. Then,which one of the following is true?
A
$P_{1}$ and $P_{2}$ are parallel
B
$P_{1}$ and $P_{3}$ are parallel
C
$P_{2}$ and $P_{3}$ are parallel
D
$P_{1}, P_{2}$ and $P_{3}$ all are parallel

Solution

(B) The equation of plane $P_{1}$ is $3x + 15y + 21z = 9$. Dividing by $3$,we get $x + 5y + 7z = 3$.
The equation of plane $P_{2}$ is $x - 3y - z = 5$.
The equation of plane $P_{3}$ is $2x + 10y + 14z = 5$. Dividing by $2$,we get $x + 5y + 7z = \frac{5}{2}$.
Two planes $a_{1}x + b_{1}y + c_{1}z = d_{1}$ and $a_{2}x + b_{2}y + c_{2}z = d_{2}$ are parallel if their normal vectors are proportional,i.e.,$\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} = \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} = \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$.
Comparing $P_{1}$ and $P_{3}$,the normal vectors are $(1, 5, 7)$ and $(1, 5, 7)$,which are identical. Since the constant terms $3$ and $\frac{5}{2}$ are different,the planes are parallel and distinct.
Therefore,$P_{1}$ and $P_{3}$ are parallel.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $P(\lambda, 2, 1)$ be a point on the plane which passes through the point $Q(4, -2, 2)$. If the plane is perpendicular to the line joining the points $A(-2, -21, 29)$ and $B(-1, -16, 33)$,then find the value of $\left(\frac{\lambda}{11}\right)^{2} - \frac{4\lambda}{11} - 4$.
A
$\frac{105}{405}$
B
$\frac{408}{981}$
C
$\frac{188}{121}$
D
$\frac{200}{325}$

Solution

(C) The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is parallel to the line segment $\vec{AB}$.
$\vec{AB} = (-1 - (-2))\hat{i} + (-16 - (-21))\hat{j} + (33 - 29)\hat{k} = 1\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
The plane passes through $Q(4, -2, 2)$ and $P(\lambda, 2, 1)$. Thus,the vector $\vec{PQ}$ lies in the plane.
$\vec{PQ} = (4 - \lambda)\hat{i} + (-2 - 2)\hat{j} + (2 - 1)\hat{k} = (4 - \lambda)\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 1\hat{k}$.
Since the plane is perpendicular to the line $AB$,the normal vector $\vec{AB}$ is perpendicular to any vector in the plane,including $\vec{PQ}$.
Therefore,$\vec{AB} \cdot \vec{PQ} = 0$.
$(1\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}) \cdot ((4 - \lambda)\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 1\hat{k}) = 0$.
$1(4 - \lambda) + 5(-4) + 4(1) = 0$.
$4 - \lambda - 20 + 4 = 0$.
$-\lambda - 12 = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = -12$.
Now,calculate the expression $\left(\frac{\lambda}{11}\right)^{2} - \frac{4\lambda}{11} - 4$.
Substitute $\lambda = -12$: $\left(\frac{-12}{11}\right)^{2} - \frac{4(-12)}{11} - 4 = \frac{144}{121} + \frac{48}{11} - 4 = \frac{144 + 528 - 484}{121} = \frac{188}{121}$.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ plane passes through the points $A (1, 2, 3)$,$B (2, 3, 1)$,and $C (2, 4, 2)$. If $O$ is the origin and $P$ is $(2, -1, 1)$,then the projection of $\overline{OP}$ on this plane is of length .... .
A
$\sqrt{\frac{2}{7}}$
B
$\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}$
C
$\sqrt{\frac{2}{11}}$
D
$\sqrt{\frac{2}{5}}$

Solution

(C) The vectors lying on the plane are $\vec{AB} = (2-1)\hat{i} + (3-2)\hat{j} + (1-3)\hat{k} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$ and $\vec{AC} = (2-1)\hat{i} + (4-2)\hat{j} + (2-3)\hat{k} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is given by $\vec{AB} \times \vec{AC} = \left|\begin{array}{ccc}\hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 1 & -2 \\ 1 & 2 & -1\end{array}\right| = \hat{i}(-1+4) - \hat{j}(-1+2) + \hat{k}(2-1) = 3\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The vector $\vec{OP} = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
Let $\theta$ be the angle between $\vec{OP}$ and the normal $\vec{n}$. Then $\cos \theta = \frac{|\vec{OP} \cdot \vec{n}|}{|\vec{OP}| |\vec{n}|} = \frac{|(2)(3) + (-1)(-1) + (1)(1)|}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2} \sqrt{3^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2}} = \frac{|6 + 1 + 1|}{\sqrt{6} \sqrt{11}} = \frac{8}{\sqrt{66}}$.
Since $\sin^2 \theta = 1 - \cos^2 \theta = 1 - \frac{64}{66} = \frac{2}{66} = \frac{1}{33}$,we have $\sin \theta = \sqrt{\frac{1}{33}}$.
The length of the projection of $\vec{OP}$ on the plane is $|\vec{OP}| \sin \theta = \sqrt{6} \times \sqrt{\frac{1}{33}} = \sqrt{\frac{6}{33}} = \sqrt{\frac{2}{11}}$.
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MediumMCQ
Let $P$ be the plane passing through the point $(1, 2, 3)$ and the line of intersection of the planes $\vec{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 4\hat{k}) = 16$ and $\vec{r} \cdot (-\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 6$. Then which of the following points does $NOT$ lie on $P$?
A
$(3, 3, 2)$
B
$(6, -6, 2)$
C
$(4, 2, 2)$
D
$(-8, 8, 6)$

Solution

(C) The equation of the family of planes passing through the intersection of the given planes is given by $(x + y + 4z - 16) + \lambda(-x + y + z - 6) = 0$.
Since the plane $P$ passes through the point $(1, 2, 3)$,we substitute $x = 1, y = 2, z = 3$ into the equation:
$(1 + 2 + 4(3) - 16) + \lambda(-1 + 2 + 3 - 6) = 0$
$(1 + 2 + 12 - 16) + \lambda(-2) = 0$
$-1 - 2\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting $\lambda = -\frac{1}{2}$ back into the family equation:
$(x + y + 4z - 16) - \frac{1}{2}(-x + y + z - 6) = 0$
$2(x + y + 4z - 16) - (-x + y + z - 6) = 0$
$2x + 2y + 8z - 32 + x - y - z + 6 = 0$
$3x + y + 7z - 26 = 0$.
Now,we check which point does not satisfy the equation $3x + y + 7z = 26$:
For $(3, 3, 2)$: $3(3) + 3 + 7(2) = 9 + 3 + 14 = 26$ (Lies on $P$).
For $(6, -6, 2)$: $3(6) - 6 + 7(2) = 18 - 6 + 14 = 26$ (Lies on $P$).
For $(4, 2, 2)$: $3(4) + 2 + 7(2) = 12 + 2 + 14 = 28 \neq 26$ (Does $NOT$ lie on $P$).
For $(-8, 8, 6)$: $3(-8) + 8 + 7(6) = -24 + 8 + 42 = 26$ (Lies on $P$).
245
DifficultMCQ
Let $S$ be the mirror image of the point $Q(1,3,4)$ with respect to the plane $2x-y+z+3=0$ and let $R(3,5,\gamma)$ be a point on this plane. Then the square of the length of the line segment $SR$ is ..... .
A
$72$
B
$27$
C
$36$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) Since $R(3,5,\gamma)$ lies on the plane $2x-y+z+3=0$,we have:
$2(3) - 5 + \gamma + 3 = 0$
$6 - 5 + \gamma + 3 = 0$
$4 + \gamma = 0 \Rightarrow \gamma = -4$.
Thus,$R$ is $(3,5,-4)$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = (2, -1, 1)$. The line $QS$ passes through $Q(1,3,4)$ and is parallel to $\vec{n}$.
The equation of line $QS$ is $\frac{x-1}{2} = \frac{y-3}{-1} = \frac{z-4}{1} = \lambda$.
Any point on this line is $F(2\lambda+1, -\lambda+3, \lambda+4)$.
Since $F$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $Q$ to the plane,it lies on the plane:
$2(2\lambda+1) - (-\lambda+3) + (\lambda+4) + 3 = 0$
$4\lambda + 2 + \lambda - 3 + \lambda + 4 + 3 = 0$
$6\lambda + 6 = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = -1$.
Substituting $\lambda = -1$ into $F$,we get $F(-1, 4, 3)$.
Since $F$ is the midpoint of $QS$,let $S = (x_s, y_s, z_s)$:
$\frac{x_s+1}{2} = -1 \Rightarrow x_s = -3$
$\frac{y_s+3}{2} = 4 \Rightarrow y_s = 5$
$\frac{z_s+4}{2} = 3 \Rightarrow z_s = 2$.
So,$S = (-3, 5, 2)$.
The square of the length $SR$ is:
$SR^2 = (3 - (-3))^2 + (5 - 5)^2 + (-4 - 2)^2$
$SR^2 = (6)^2 + (0)^2 + (-6)^2 = 36 + 0 + 36 = 72$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let the acute angle bisector of the two planes $x-2y-2z+1=0$ and $2x-3y-6z+1=0$ be the plane $P$. Then which of the following points lies on $P$?
A
$\left(3, 1, -\frac{1}{2}\right)$
B
$\left(-2, 0, -\frac{1}{2}\right)$
C
$(0, 2, -4)$
D
$(4, 0, -2)$

Solution

(B) The equations of the planes are $P_{1}: x-2y-2z+1=0$ and $P_{2}: 2x-3y-6z+1=0$.
The equation of the angle bisector is given by $\left|\frac{x-2y-2z+1}{\sqrt{1^2+(-2)^2+(-2)^2}}\right| = \left|\frac{2x-3y-6z+1}{\sqrt{2^2+(-3)^2+(-6)^2}}\right|$.
This simplifies to $\frac{x-2y-2z+1}{3} = \pm \frac{2x-3y-6z+1}{7}$.
To determine the acute angle bisector,we check the sign of $a_{1}a_{2} + b_{1}b_{2} + c_{1}c_{2} = (1)(2) + (-2)(-3) + (-2)(-6) = 2 + 6 + 12 = 20$.
Since $20 > 0$,the negative sign gives the acute angle bisector.
Thus,$\frac{x-2y-2z+1}{3} = -\frac{2x-3y-6z+1}{7}$.
$7(x-2y-2z+1) = -3(2x-3y-6z+1)$.
$7x-14y-14z+7 = -6x+9y+18z-3$.
$13x-23y-32z+10 = 0$.
Testing the point $\left(-2, 0, -\frac{1}{2}\right)$: $13(-2) - 23(0) - 32(-\frac{1}{2}) + 10 = -26 - 0 + 16 + 10 = 0$.
Therefore,the point $\left(-2, 0, -\frac{1}{2}\right)$ lies on the plane $P$.
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MediumMCQ
Let the plane passing through the point $(-1, 0, -2)$ and perpendicular to each of the planes $2x + y - z = 2$ and $x - y - z = 3$ be $ax + by + cz + 8 = 0$. Then the value of $a + b + c$ is equal to:
A
$8$
B
$4$
C
$3$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) The normal vector $\vec{n}$ of the required plane is perpendicular to the normals of the given planes $\vec{n}_1 = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $\vec{n}_2 = \hat{i} - \hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
Thus,$\vec{n} = \vec{n}_1 \times \vec{n}_2 = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 1 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-1 - 1) - \hat{j}(-2 + 1) + \hat{k}(-2 - 1) = -2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(-1, 0, -2)$ with normal vector $\vec{n} = -2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$ is:
$-2(x + 1) + 1(y - 0) - 3(z + 2) = 0$
$-2x - 2 + y - 3z - 6 = 0$
$-2x + y - 3z - 8 = 0$
Multiplying by $-1$,we get $2x - y + 3z + 8 = 0$.
Comparing this with $ax + by + cz + 8 = 0$,we have $a = 2$,$b = -1$,and $c = 3$.
Therefore,$a + b + c = 2 - 1 + 3 = 4$.
248
DifficultMCQ
Let the points on the plane $P$ be equidistant from the points $A(-4, 2, 1)$ and $B(2, -2, 3)$. Then the acute angle between the plane $P$ and the plane $2x + y + 3z = 1$ is
A
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
D
$\frac{5\pi}{12}$

Solution

(C) The plane $P$ is the perpendicular bisector plane of the line segment joining $A(-4, 2, 1)$ and $B(2, -2, 3)$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}_1$ of plane $P$ is the vector $\vec{AB} = (2 - (-4))\hat{i} + (-2 - 2)\hat{j} + (3 - 1)\hat{k} = 6\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
We can take the normal vector as $\vec{n}_1 = 3\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The midpoint of $AB$ is $M = \left(\frac{-4+2}{2}, \frac{2-2}{2}, \frac{1+3}{2}\right) = (-1, 0, 2)$.
The equation of plane $P$ is $3(x + 1) - 2(y - 0) + 1(z - 2) = 0$,which simplifies to $3x - 2y + z + 1 = 0$.
The second plane is $P': 2x + y + 3z - 1 = 0$,with normal vector $\vec{n}_2 = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the two planes is given by $\cos \theta = \left| \frac{\vec{n}_1 \cdot \vec{n}_2}{|\vec{n}_1| |\vec{n}_2|} \right|$.
$\vec{n}_1 \cdot \vec{n}_2 = (3)(2) + (-2)(1) + (1)(3) = 6 - 2 + 3 = 7$.
$|\vec{n}_1| = \sqrt{3^2 + (-2)^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{9 + 4 + 1} = \sqrt{14}$.
$|\vec{n}_2| = \sqrt{2^2 + 1^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{4 + 1 + 9} = \sqrt{14}$.
$\cos \theta = \left| \frac{7}{\sqrt{14} \cdot \sqrt{14}} \right| = \frac{7}{14} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Therefore,$\theta = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
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249
DifficultMCQ
Let the plane $ax + by + cz = d$ pass through $(2, 3, -5)$ and be perpendicular to the planes $2x + y - 5z = 10$ and $3x + 5y - 7z = 12$. If $a, b, c, d$ are integers,$d > 0$,and $\text{gcd}(|a|, |b|, |c|, d) = 1$,then the value of $a + 7b + c + 20d$ is equal to
A
$18$
B
$20$
C
$24$
D
$22$

Solution

(D) The normal vector $\vec{n}$ of the required plane is perpendicular to the normal vectors of the given planes,$\vec{n_1} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$ and $\vec{n_2} = 3\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - 7\hat{k}$.
Thus,$\vec{n} = \vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 1 & -5 \\ 3 & 5 & -7 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-7 + 25) - \hat{j}(-14 + 15) + \hat{k}(10 - 3) = 18\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $18x - y + 7z = d$.
Since the plane passes through $(2, 3, -5)$,we have $18(2) - (3) + 7(-5) = d$,which gives $36 - 3 - 35 = d$,so $d = -2$.
The equation of the plane is $18x - y + 7z = -2$,or $-18x + y - 7z = 2$.
Comparing this with $ax + by + cz = d$,we get $a = -18, b = 1, c = -7, d = 2$.
Since $\text{gcd}(|-18|, |1|, |-7|, 2) = 1$ and $d > 0$,these values are correct.
Finally,$a + 7b + c + 20d = -18 + 7(1) + (-7) + 20(2) = -18 + 7 - 7 + 40 = 22$.
250
MediumMCQ
If the mirror image of the point $(2, 4, 7)$ in the plane $3x - y + 4z = 2$ is $(a, b, c)$,then $2a + b + 2c$ is equal to
A
$5$
B
$4$
C
$-6$
D
$-4$

Solution

(C) The formula for the mirror image $(a, b, c)$ of a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ in the plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$ is given by $\frac{a - x_1}{A} = \frac{b - y_1}{B} = \frac{c - z_1}{C} = \frac{-2(Ax_1 + By_1 + Cz_1 + D)}{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}$.
Given the point $(2, 4, 7)$ and the plane $3x - y + 4z - 2 = 0$,we have $A=3, B=-1, C=4, D=-2$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$\frac{a - 2}{3} = \frac{b - 4}{-1} = \frac{c - 7}{4} = \frac{-2(3(2) - 1(4) + 4(7) - 2)}{3^2 + (-1)^2 + 4^2}$
$\frac{a - 2}{3} = \frac{b - 4}{-1} = \frac{c - 7}{4} = \frac{-2(6 - 4 + 28 - 2)}{9 + 1 + 16} = \frac{-2(28)}{26} = \frac{-56}{26} = \frac{-28}{13}$.
Now,solving for $a, b, c$:
$a = 2 + 3(\frac{-28}{13}) = 2 - \frac{84}{13} = \frac{26 - 84}{13} = \frac{-58}{13}$.
$b = 4 - 1(\frac{-28}{13}) = 4 + \frac{28}{13} = \frac{52 + 28}{13} = \frac{80}{13}$.
$c = 7 + 4(\frac{-28}{13}) = 7 - \frac{112}{13} = \frac{91 - 112}{13} = \frac{-21}{13}$.
Finally,calculating $2a + b + 2c$:
$2(\frac{-58}{13}) + \frac{80}{13} + 2(\frac{-21}{13}) = \frac{-116 + 80 - 42}{13} = \frac{-78}{13} = -6$.

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