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EasyMCQ
If the points $(1, -1, \lambda)$ and $(-3, 0, 1)$ are equidistant from the plane $3x - 4y - 12z + 13 = 0$,then the sum of all possible values of $\lambda$ is
A
$\frac{7}{3}$
B
$\frac{10}{3}$
C
$\frac{4}{3}$
D
$\frac{5}{3}$

Solution

(B) The distance of a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ from the plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|Ax_1 + By_1 + Cz_1 + D|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}}$.
Given that the points $(1, -1, \lambda)$ and $(-3, 0, 1)$ are equidistant from the plane $3x - 4y - 12z + 13 = 0$,we have:
$\frac{|3(1) - 4(-1) - 12(\lambda) + 13|}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2 + (-12)^2}} = \frac{|3(-3) - 4(0) - 12(1) + 13|}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2 + (-12)^2}}$
$|3 + 4 - 12\lambda + 13| = |-9 - 0 - 12 + 13|$
$|20 - 12\lambda| = |-8|$
$|20 - 12\lambda| = 8$
This implies $20 - 12\lambda = 8$ or $20 - 12\lambda = -8$.
Case $1$: $20 - 12\lambda = 8 \Rightarrow 12\lambda = 12 \Rightarrow \lambda = 1$.
Case $2$: $20 - 12\lambda = -8 \Rightarrow 12\lambda = 28 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{28}{12} = \frac{7}{3}$.
The sum of all possible values of $\lambda$ is $1 + \frac{7}{3} = \frac{10}{3}$.
302
MediumMCQ
The distance of the point $(1,3,-7)$ from the plane passing through the point $(1,-1,-1)$ having normal perpendicular to both the lines $\frac{x-1}{1}=\frac{y+2}{-2}=\frac{z-4}{3}$ and $\frac{x-2}{2}=\frac{y+1}{-1}=\frac{z+7}{-1}$ is
A
$\frac{10}{\sqrt{83}}$ units.
B
$\frac{5}{\sqrt{83}}$ units.
C
$\frac{10}{\sqrt{74}}$ units.
D
$\frac{20}{\sqrt{74}}$ units.

Solution

(A) The normal vector $\vec{n}$ is perpendicular to the direction vectors of the two lines,$\vec{v_1} = (1, -2, 3)$ and $\vec{v_2} = (2, -1, -1)$.
$\vec{n} = \vec{v_1} \times \vec{v_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -2 & 3 \\ 2 & -1 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2+3) - \hat{j}(-1-6) + \hat{k}(-1+4) = 5\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(1, -1, -1)$ with normal vector $(5, 7, 3)$ is $5(x-1) + 7(y+1) + 3(z+1) = 0$,which simplifies to $5x + 7y + 3z + 5 = 0$.
The distance $d$ of the point $(1, 3, -7)$ from 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: $d = \frac{|5(1) + 7(3) + 3(-7) + 5|}{\sqrt{5^2 + 7^2 + 3^2}} = \frac{|5 + 21 - 21 + 5|}{\sqrt{25 + 49 + 9}} = \frac{10}{\sqrt{83}}$ units.
303
MediumMCQ
The equation of the plane,passing through the point $(1, 1, 1)$ and perpendicular to the planes $2x + y - 2z = 5$ and $3x - 6y - 2z = 7$,is
A
$14x + 2y - 15z = 1$
B
$14x - 2y + 15z = 27$
C
$14x + 2y + 15z = 31$
D
$-14x + 2y + 15z = 3$

Solution

(C) The equation of a plane passing through $(1, 1, 1)$ is given by $a(x - 1) + b(y - 1) + c(z - 1) = 0$.
Since this plane is perpendicular to the planes $2x + y - 2z = 5$ and $3x - 6y - 2z = 7$,its normal vector $\vec{n} = (a, b, c)$ must be perpendicular to the normal vectors of the given planes,$\vec{n_1} = (2, 1, -2)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (3, -6, -2)$.
Thus,the normal vector $\vec{n}$ is given by the cross product $\vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2}$:
$\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 1 & -2 \\ 3 & -6 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-2 - 12) - \hat{j}(-4 + 6) + \hat{k}(-12 - 3) = -14\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} - 15\hat{k}$.
Taking the normal vector as $(14, 2, 15)$,the equation of the plane is $14(x - 1) + 2(y - 1) + 15(z - 1) = 0$.
Expanding this,we get $14x - 14 + 2y - 2 + 15z - 15 = 0$,which simplifies to $14x + 2y + 15z = 31$.
304
DifficultMCQ
$A$ plane which is perpendicular to two planes $2x - 2y + z = 0$ and $x - y + 2z = 4$ passes through $(1, 2, 1)$. The distance of the plane from the point $(2, 3, 4)$ is
A
$\sqrt{\frac{2}{5}}$ units
B
$\sqrt{2}$ units
C
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$ units
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$ units

Solution

(B) $1$. Let the equation of the plane passing through $(1, 2, 1)$ be $a(x - 1) + b(y - 2) + c(z - 1) = 0$.
$2$. The plane is perpendicular to the planes $2x - 2y + z = 0$ and $x - y + 2z = 4$. The normal vectors are $\vec{n_1} = (2, -2, 1)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (1, -1, 2)$.
$3$. The normal vector $\vec{n}$ of the required plane is $\vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & -2 & 1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-4 + 1) - \hat{j}(4 - 1) + \hat{k}(-2 + 2) = -3\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$.
$4$. We can take the normal vector as $(1, 1, 0)$. The equation of the plane is $1(x - 1) + 1(y - 2) + 0(z - 1) = 0$,which simplifies to $x + y - 3 = 0$.
$5$. The distance $d$ from the point $(2, 3, 4)$ to the plane $x + y - 3 = 0$ is $d = \frac{|2 + 3 - 3|}{\sqrt{1^2 + 1^2 + 0^2}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{2}$ units.
305
EasyMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through the points $(-1, 2, -2)$ and $(-1, 3, 2)$ and perpendicular to the $yz$-plane is:
A
$4y + z = 10$
B
$4y - z + 10 = 0$
C
$4y - z = 10$
D
$4y + z + 10 = 0$

Solution

(C) The equation of the $yz$-plane is $x = 0$. Since the required plane is perpendicular to the $yz$-plane,its normal vector must be perpendicular to the normal vector of the $yz$-plane (which is $\hat{i} = (1, 0, 0)$).
Let the points be $A(-1, 2, -2)$ and $B(-1, 3, 2)$.
The vector $\vec{AB} = (-1 - (-1))\hat{i} + (3 - 2)\hat{j} + (2 - (-2))\hat{k} = 0\hat{i} + 1\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
Since the plane is perpendicular to the $yz$-plane,its normal vector $\vec{n}$ is perpendicular to $\hat{i} = (1, 0, 0)$ and $\vec{AB} = (0, 1, 4)$.
Thus,$\vec{n} = \hat{i} \times \vec{AB} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(0) - \hat{j}(4) + \hat{k}(1) = (0, -4, 1)$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(-1, 2, -2)$ with normal vector $(0, -4, 1)$ is:
$0(x + 1) - 4(y - 2) + 1(z + 2) = 0$
$-4y + 8 + z + 2 = 0$
$-4y + z + 10 = 0$
$4y - z = 10$.
306
MediumMCQ
The vector equation of the plane passing through the point $A(1, 2, -1)$ and parallel to the vectors $2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$ is
A
$\overline{r} \cdot (2 \hat{i} + 7 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}) = -9$
B
$\overline{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k}) = 9$
C
$\overline{r} \cdot (3 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}) = 9$
D
$\overline{r} \cdot (2 \hat{i} - 7 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}) = -9$

Solution

(D) Let the point be $\vec{a} = \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and the parallel vectors be $\vec{b} = 2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $\vec{c} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is given by $\vec{n} = \vec{b} \times \vec{c}$.
$\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 1 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(3 - 1) - \hat{j}(6 + 1) + \hat{k}(-2 - 1) = 2 \hat{i} - 7 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}$.
The vector equation of the plane is $\vec{r} \cdot \vec{n} = \vec{a} \cdot \vec{n}$.
$\vec{a} \cdot \vec{n} = (\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - \hat{k}) \cdot (2 \hat{i} - 7 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}) = (1)(2) + (2)(-7) + (-1)(-3) = 2 - 14 + 3 = -9$.
Thus,the equation is $\vec{r} \cdot (2 \hat{i} - 7 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}) = -9$.
307
EasyMCQ
The perpendicular distance of the origin from the plane $2x + y - 2z - 18 = 0$ is (in $\text{ units}$)
A
$18$
B
$9$
C
$6$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) The perpendicular distance $d$ of a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ from the plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$ is given by the formula:
$d = \left| \frac{Ax_1 + By_1 + Cz_1 + D}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}} \right|$
Here,the point is the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ and the plane is $2x + y - 2z - 18 = 0$.
Substituting the values:
$d = \left| \frac{2(0) + 1(0) - 2(0) - 18}{\sqrt{2^2 + 1^2 + (-2)^2}} \right|$
$d = \left| \frac{-18}{\sqrt{4 + 1 + 4}} \right|$
$d = \left| \frac{-18}{\sqrt{9}} \right|$
$d = \left| \frac{-18}{3} \right|$
$d = |-6| = 6 \text{ units}$
308
DifficultMCQ
$A$ variable plane passes through the fixed point $(3, 2, 1)$ and meets $X, Y,$ and $Z$ axes at points $A, B,$ and $C$ respectively. $A$ plane is drawn parallel to the $YZ$-plane through $A$,a second plane is drawn parallel to the $ZX$-plane through $B$,and a third plane is drawn parallel to the $XY$-plane through $C$. Then the locus of the point of intersection of these three planes is:
A
$\frac{1}{x}+\frac{1}{y}+\frac{1}{z}=\frac{11}{6}$
B
$\frac{x}{3}+\frac{y}{2}+\frac{z}{1}=1$
C
$\frac{3}{x}+\frac{2}{y}+\frac{1}{z}=1$
D
$x+y+z=6$

Solution

(C) Let the equation of the variable plane be $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1$.
Since it passes through the fixed point $(3, 2, 1)$,we have $\frac{3}{a} + \frac{2}{b} + \frac{1}{c} = 1$ (Equation $i$).
The coordinates of points $A, B,$ and $C$ are $(a, 0, 0), (0, b, 0),$ and $(0, 0, c)$ respectively.
The plane passing through $A(a, 0, 0)$ parallel to the $YZ$-plane is $x = a$.
The plane passing through $B(0, b, 0)$ parallel to the $ZX$-plane is $y = b$.
The plane passing through $C(0, 0, c)$ parallel to the $XY$-plane is $z = c$.
The point of intersection of these three planes is $(x, y, z) = (a, b, c)$.
Substituting $a = x, b = y,$ and $c = z$ into Equation $i$,we get the locus: $\frac{3}{x} + \frac{2}{y} + \frac{1}{z} = 1$.
309
EasyMCQ
$A$ vector $\vec{n}$ is inclined to $X$-axis at $45^{\circ}$,$Y$-axis at $60^{\circ}$ and at an acute angle to $Z$-axis. If $\vec{n}$ is normal to a plane passing through the point $(-\sqrt{2}, 1, 1)$,then the equation of the plane is
A
$\sqrt{2}x + y + z = 0$
B
$x + \sqrt{2}y + z = 1$
C
$-\sqrt{2}x + y + 2z = 5$
D
$x + y + \sqrt{2}z = 1$

Solution

(A) Let $\vec{n}$ be inclined at angles $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ to $X, Y, Z$ axes respectively.
Given $\alpha = 45^{\circ}, \beta = 60^{\circ}$.
We know that $\cos^2 \alpha + \cos^2 \beta + \cos^2 \gamma = 1$.
Substituting the values: $\cos^2(45^{\circ}) + \cos^2(60^{\circ}) + \cos^2 \gamma = 1$.
$\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 + \cos^2 \gamma = 1$.
$\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \cos^2 \gamma = 1$.
$\frac{3}{4} + \cos^2 \gamma = 1 \implies \cos^2 \gamma = \frac{1}{4}$.
Since $\gamma$ is an acute angle,$\cos \gamma = \frac{1}{2}$,so $\gamma = 60^{\circ}$.
The normal vector is $\vec{n} = \cos \alpha \hat{i} + \cos \beta \hat{j} + \cos \gamma \hat{k} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \hat{i} + \frac{1}{2} \hat{j} + \frac{1}{2} \hat{k}$.
Multiplying by $2$ to simplify the normal vector,we can take $\vec{n}' = \sqrt{2} \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(x_0, y_0, z_0) = (-\sqrt{2}, 1, 1)$ with normal $\vec{n}'$ is $a(x - x_0) + b(y - y_0) + c(z - z_0) = 0$.
$\sqrt{2}(x - (-\sqrt{2})) + 1(y - 1) + 1(z - 1) = 0$.
$\sqrt{2}(x + \sqrt{2}) + y - 1 + z - 1 = 0$.
$\sqrt{2}x + 2 + y + z - 2 = 0$.
$\sqrt{2}x + y + z = 0$.
310
EasyMCQ
The foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the plane is $(4, -2, 5)$. Then,the Cartesian equation of the plane is:
A
$4x - 2y + 5z = 45$
B
$-4x + 2y + 5z = 45$
C
$4x - 2y + 5z + 45 = 0$
D
$4x + 2y - 5z + 45 = 0$

Solution

(A) The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is the vector from the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ to the foot of the perpendicular $(4, -2, 5)$.
Thus,$\vec{n} = (4 - 0)\hat{i} + (-2 - 0)\hat{j} + (5 - 0)\hat{k} = 4\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
The equation of a plane passing through a point $(x_0, y_0, z_0)$ with normal vector $\vec{n} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$ is given by $a(x - x_0) + b(y - y_0) + c(z - z_0) = 0$.
Substituting the point $(4, -2, 5)$ and the normal vector $(4, -2, 5)$:
$4(x - 4) - 2(y - (-2)) + 5(z - 5) = 0$
$4(x - 4) - 2(y + 2) + 5(z - 5) = 0$
$4x - 16 - 2y - 4 + 5z - 25 = 0$
$4x - 2y + 5z - 45 = 0$
$4x - 2y + 5z = 45$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
311
EasyMCQ
The equation of a plane,containing the line of intersection of the planes $2x - y - 4 = 0$ and $y + 2z - 4 = 0$ and passing through the point $(2, 1, 0)$,is
A
$3x - 2y + z = 4$
B
$3x + 2y + z = 4$
C
$3x - 2y - z = 4$
D
$3x + 2y - z = -4$

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,the planes are $2x - y - 4 = 0$ and $y + 2z - 4 = 0$.
So,the equation of the required plane is $(2x - y - 4) + \lambda(y + 2z - 4) = 0$ --- $(i)$.
Since the plane passes through the point $(2, 1, 0)$,we substitute $x = 2, y = 1, z = 0$ into equation $(i)$:
$(2(2) - 1 - 4) + \lambda(1 + 2(0) - 4) = 0$
$(4 - 1 - 4) + \lambda(1 - 4) = 0$
$-1 - 3\lambda = 0$
$-3\lambda = 1$
$\lambda = -\frac{1}{3}$.
Substituting $\lambda = -\frac{1}{3}$ back into equation $(i)$:
$(2x - y - 4) - \frac{1}{3}(y + 2z - 4) = 0$
Multiply the entire equation by $3$:
$3(2x - y - 4) - (y + 2z - 4) = 0$
$6x - 3y - 12 - y - 2z + 4 = 0$
$6x - 4y - 2z - 8 = 0$
Dividing by $2$:
$3x - 2y - z - 4 = 0$
$3x - 2y - z = 4$.
312
EasyMCQ
The perpendicular distance of the origin from the plane $x-3y+4z-6=0$ is
A
$6$
B
$\frac{6}{\sqrt{26}}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{26}}$
D
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{26}}$

Solution

(B) The perpendicular distance $d$ from a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ to the plane $Ax+By+Cz+D=0$ is given by the formula $d = \frac{|Ax_1+By_1+Cz_1+D|}{\sqrt{A^2+B^2+C^2}}$.
Here,the point is the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ and the plane is $x-3y+4z-6=0$.
Substituting the values $A=1, B=-3, C=4, D=-6$ and $x_1=0, y_1=0, z_1=0$ into the formula:
$d = \frac{|1(0) - 3(0) + 4(0) - 6|}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-3)^2 + 4^2}}$
$d = \frac{|-6|}{\sqrt{1 + 9 + 16}}$
$d = \frac{6}{\sqrt{26}}$
313
DifficultMCQ
$A$ plane is parallel to two lines,whose direction ratios are $1, 0, -1$ and $-1, 1, 0$ and it contains the point $(1, 1, 1)$. If it cuts coordinate axes ($X, Y, Z$-axes respectively) at $A, B, C$,then the volume of the tetrahedron $OABC$ is (in cubic units):
A
$9$
B
$\frac{9}{4}$
C
$\frac{9}{2}$
D
$27$

Solution

(C) The equation of a plane passing through $(1, 1, 1)$ is given by $a(x-1) + b(y-1) + c(z-1) = 0$.
Since the plane is parallel to the lines with direction ratios $(1, 0, -1)$ and $(-1, 1, 0)$,the normal vector $(a, b, c)$ must be perpendicular to both direction vectors.
Thus,$a(1) + b(0) + c(-1) = 0 \Rightarrow a - c = 0$ and $a(-1) + b(1) + c(0) = 0 \Rightarrow -a + b = 0$.
This implies $a = c$ and $a = b$,so $a = b = c$.
Substituting $a=b=c$ into the plane equation,we get $a(x-1) + a(y-1) + a(z-1) = 0$,which simplifies to $x + y + z = 3$.
Dividing by $3$,we get the intercept form $\frac{x}{3} + \frac{y}{3} + \frac{z}{3} = 1$.
Thus,the coordinates of $A, B, C$ are $(3, 0, 0), (0, 3, 0),$ and $(0, 0, 3)$ respectively.
The volume of the tetrahedron $OABC$ is given by $V = \frac{1}{6} |x_A y_B z_C| = \frac{1}{6} |3 \times 3 \times 3| = \frac{27}{6} = \frac{9}{2}$ cubic units.
314
EasyMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through $(-1, 1, 2)$ whose normal makes equal acute angles with the coordinate axes is:
A
$x+y+z-3=0$
B
$x+y+z-2=0$
C
$x+y-z-2=0$
D
$x-y+z-3=0$

Solution

(B) Let the normal vector to the plane be $\vec{n} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$. Since the normal makes equal acute angles with the coordinate axes,the direction cosines are equal,i.e.,$l = m = n$.
Thus,the normal vector is $\vec{n} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The equation of a plane passing through a point $\vec{r}_0 = (-1, 1, 2)$ with normal $\vec{n}$ is given by $(\vec{r} - \vec{r}_0) \cdot \vec{n} = 0$.
Substituting the values:
$(x - (-1))\hat{i} + (y - 1)\hat{j} + (z - 2)\hat{k} \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 0$
$(x + 1) + (y - 1) + (z - 2) = 0$
$x + y + z - 2 = 0$.
Therefore,the correct option is $(B)$.
315
MediumMCQ
$A$ plane is parallel to two lines whose direction ratios are $2, 0, -2$ and $-2, 2, 0$ and it contains the point $(2, 2, 2)$. If it cuts the coordinate axes at $A, B, C$,then the volume of the tetrahedron $OABC$ (in cubic units) is
A
$216$
B
$6$
C
$36$
D
$9$

Solution

(C) The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is the cross product of the direction vectors of the two lines: $\vec{n} = (2, 0, -2) \times (-2, 2, 0)$.
$\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 0 & -2 \\ -2 & 2 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(0 - (-4)) - \hat{j}(0 - 4) + \hat{k}(4 - 0) = 4\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
We can take the normal vector as $\vec{n} = (1, 1, 1)$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(2, 2, 2)$ is $1(x-2) + 1(y-2) + 1(z-2) = 0$,which simplifies to $x + y + z = 6$.
The intercepts on the axes are $A(6, 0, 0)$,$B(0, 6, 0)$,and $C(0, 0, 6)$.
The volume of the tetrahedron $OABC$ is given by $V = \frac{1}{6} |x_{int} \cdot y_{int} \cdot z_{int}|$.
$V = \frac{1}{6} |6 \times 6 \times 6| = \frac{216}{6} = 36 \text{ cubic units}$.
316
DifficultMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through $(1, -1, 2)$ and perpendicular to the planes $x + 2y - 2z = 4$ and $3x + 2y + z = 6$ is:
A
$6x - 7y - 4z - 5 = 0$
B
$6x + 7y - 4z + 5 = 0$
C
$6x - 7y + 4z + 5 = 0$
D
$6x + 7y + 4z - 5 = 0$

Solution

(A) The equation of a plane passing through $(1, -1, 2)$ is given by $a(x - 1) + b(y + 1) + c(z - 2) = 0$.
Since this plane is perpendicular to the planes $x + 2y - 2z = 4$ and $3x + 2y + z = 6$,its normal vector $(a, b, c)$ must be perpendicular to the normal vectors of the given planes,which are $\vec{n_1} = (1, 2, -2)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (3, 2, 1)$.
Thus,we have the equations:
$a + 2b - 2c = 0$
$3a + 2b + c = 0$
Using the cross product to find the direction ratios $(a, b, c)$:
$a = (2)(1) - (-2)(2) = 2 + 4 = 6$
$b = (-2)(3) - (1)(1) = -6 - 1 = -7$
$c = (1)(2) - (2)(3) = 2 - 6 = -4$
So,the direction ratios are $(6, -7, -4)$.
Substituting these into the plane equation:
$6(x - 1) - 7(y + 1) - 4(z - 2) = 0$
$6x - 6 - 7y - 7 - 4z + 8 = 0$
$6x - 7y - 4z - 5 = 0$.
317
EasyMCQ
The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the plane $2x + 6y - 3z = 63$ are
A
$(4, 2, -4)$
B
$(\frac{18}{7}, \frac{54}{7}, \frac{-27}{7})$
C
$(\frac{2}{7}, \frac{6}{7}, \frac{-3}{7})$
D
$(\frac{9}{7}, \frac{6}{7}, \frac{-3}{7})$

Solution

(B) The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular $(x, y, z)$ from the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ to the plane $ax + by + cz = d$ are given by the formula:
$\frac{x-x_1}{a} = \frac{y-y_1}{b} = \frac{z-z_1}{c} = \frac{-(ax_1 + by_1 + cz_1 - d)}{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}$
Here,$(x_1, y_1, z_1) = (0, 0, 0)$,$a = 2$,$b = 6$,$c = -3$,and $d = 63$.
Substituting these values:
$\frac{x-0}{2} = \frac{y-0}{6} = \frac{z-0}{-3} = \frac{-(2(0) + 6(0) - 3(0) - 63)}{2^2 + 6^2 + (-3)^2}$
$\frac{x}{2} = \frac{y}{6} = \frac{z}{-3} = \frac{-(-63)}{4 + 36 + 9}$
$\frac{x}{2} = \frac{y}{6} = \frac{z}{-3} = \frac{63}{49} = \frac{9}{7}$
Now,solving for $x, y, z$:
$x = 2 \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{18}{7}$
$y = 6 \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{54}{7}$
$z = -3 \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{-27}{7}$
Thus,the coordinates are $(\frac{18}{7}, \frac{54}{7}, \frac{-27}{7})$.
318
EasyMCQ
The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the plane $3x + 2y + 6z = 56$ are:
A
$\left(\frac{48}{7}, \frac{24}{7}, \frac{16}{7}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{24}{7}, \frac{48}{7}, \frac{16}{7}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{16}{7}, \frac{24}{7}, \frac{48}{7}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{24}{7}, \frac{16}{7}, \frac{48}{7}\right)$

Solution

(D) The equation of the line passing through the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ and perpendicular to the plane $3x + 2y + 6z - 56 = 0$ is given by $\frac{x-0}{3} = \frac{y-0}{2} = \frac{z-0}{6} = k$.
Any point on this line is $(3k, 2k, 6k)$.
Since this point lies on the plane,we substitute it into the plane equation:
$3(3k) + 2(2k) + 6(6k) = 56$
$9k + 4k + 36k = 56$
$49k = 56$
$k = \frac{56}{49} = \frac{8}{7}$
Substituting $k$ back into the coordinates $(3k, 2k, 6k)$:
$x = 3 \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{24}{7}$
$y = 2 \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{16}{7}$
$z = 6 \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{48}{7}$
Thus,the foot of the perpendicular is $\left(\frac{24}{7}, \frac{16}{7}, \frac{48}{7}\right)$.
319
MediumMCQ
$A$ tetrahedron has vertices $P(1,2,1), Q(2,1,3), R(-1,1,2)$ and $O(0,0,0)$. Then the angle between the faces $OPQ$ and $PQR$ is
A
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{17}{35}\right)$
B
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{19}{31}\right)$
C
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{19}{35}\right)$
D
$\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{17}{31}\right)$

Solution

(C) The equation of the plane $OPQ$ passing through $O(0,0,0), P(1,2,1)$,and $Q(2,1,3)$ is given by the determinant:
$\begin{vmatrix} x & y & z \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$x(6-1) - y(3-2) + z(1-4) = 0 \Rightarrow 5x - y - 3z = 0$.
The normal vector to plane $OPQ$ is $\vec{n_1} = 5\hat{i} - \hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane $PQR$ passing through $P(1,2,1), Q(2,1,3)$,and $R(-1,1,2)$ is given by:
$\begin{vmatrix} x-1 & y-2 & z-1 \\ 2-1 & 1-2 & 3-1 \\ -1-1 & 1-2 & 2-1 \end{vmatrix} = 0 \Rightarrow \begin{vmatrix} x-1 & y-2 & z-1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \\ -2 & -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$(x-1)(-1+2) - (y-2)(1+4) + (z-1)(-1-2) = 0$
$(x-1) - 5(y-2) - 3(z-1) = 0 \Rightarrow x - 5y - 3z + 12 = 0$.
The normal vector to plane $PQR$ is $\vec{n_2} = \hat{i} - 5\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
The angle $\theta$ between the two planes is given by:
$\cos \theta = \frac{|\vec{n_1} \cdot \vec{n_2}|}{|\vec{n_1}| |\vec{n_2}|} = \frac{|(5)(1) + (-1)(-5) + (-3)(-3)|}{\sqrt{5^2 + (-1)^2 + (-3)^2} \sqrt{1^2 + (-5)^2 + (-3)^2}}$
$\cos \theta = \frac{|5 + 5 + 9|}{\sqrt{25+1+9} \sqrt{1+25+9}} = \frac{19}{\sqrt{35} \sqrt{35}} = \frac{19}{35}$
Therefore,$\theta = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{19}{35}\right)$.
320
EasyMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through the points $(2, 3, 1)$ and $(4, -5, 3)$ and parallel to the $X$-axis is:
A
$3y + 4z = 13$
B
$y - 4z = -1$
C
$2y + 4z = 19$
D
$y + 4z = 7$

Solution

(D) plane parallel to the $X$-axis has the general equation $by + cz + d = 0$.
Since the plane passes through the points $(2, 3, 1)$ and $(4, -5, 3)$,these points must satisfy the equation.
For point $(2, 3, 1)$: $b(3) + c(1) + d = 0 \implies 3b + c + d = 0$.
For point $(4, -5, 3)$: $b(-5) + c(3) + d = 0 \implies -5b + 3c + d = 0$.
Subtracting the two equations: $(3b + c + d) - (-5b + 3c + d) = 0 \implies 8b - 2c = 0 \implies c = 4b$.
Substituting $c = 4b$ into the first equation: $3b + 4b + d = 0 \implies d = -7b$.
The equation becomes $by + (4b)z - 7b = 0$.
Dividing by $b$ (assuming $b \neq 0$),we get $y + 4z = 7$.
Thus,the correct option is $(D)$.
321
EasyMCQ
The length of the perpendicular from the origin to the plane $\bar{r} \cdot (3 \hat{i} - 4 \hat{j} + 12 \hat{k}) = 8$ is
A
$8$ units
B
$\frac{13}{8}$ units
C
$\frac{8}{13}$ units
D
$13$ units

Solution

(C) The equation of the plane is given in the form $\bar{r} \cdot \bar{n} = d$,where $\bar{n} = 3 \hat{i} - 4 \hat{j} + 12 \hat{k}$ and $d = 8$.
The length of the perpendicular from the origin to the plane $\bar{r} \cdot \bar{n} = d$ is given by the formula $p = \frac{|d|}{|\bar{n}|}$.
Here,$|\bar{n}| = \sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16 + 144} = \sqrt{169} = 13$.
Therefore,the length of the perpendicular is $p = \frac{8}{13}$ units.
322
EasyMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through the points $(1, 2, 3)$,$(-1, 4, 2)$ and $(3, 1, 1)$ is
A
$5x + 6y + 2z - 23 = 0$
B
$5x + y + 2z - 13 = 0$
C
$5x + y + 12z - 43 = 0$
D
$x + 6y + 2z - 19 = 0$

Solution

(A) 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 given points $(1, 2, 3)$,$(-1, 4, 2)$,and $(3, 1, 1)$:
$\begin{vmatrix} x-1 & y-2 & z-3 \\ -1-1 & 4-2 & 2-3 \\ 3-1 & 1-2 & 1-3 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$\begin{vmatrix} x-1 & y-2 & z-3 \\ -2 & 2 & -1 \\ 2 & -1 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Expanding along the first row:
$(x-1)[(2)(-2) - (-1)(-1)] - (y-2)[(-2)(-2) - (2)(-1)] + (z-3)[(-2)(-1) - (2)(2)] = 0$
$(x-1)[-4 - 1] - (y-2)[4 + 2] + (z-3)[2 - 4] = 0$
$-5(x-1) - 6(y-2) - 2(z-3) = 0$
$-5x + 5 - 6y + 12 - 2z + 6 = 0$
$-5x - 6y - 2z + 23 = 0$
Multiplying by $-1$,we get:
$5x + 6y + 2z - 23 = 0$
323
EasyMCQ
If the planes $\bar{r} \cdot(2 \hat{i}-\lambda \hat{j}+\hat{k})=3$ and $\bar{r} \cdot(4 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\mu \hat{k})=5$ are parallel,then the values of $\lambda$ and $\mu$ are respectively:
A
$\frac{1}{2}, 2$
B
$\frac{-1}{2}, 2$
C
$\frac{1}{2}, -2$
D
$\frac{-1}{2}, -2$

Solution

(A) Two planes $\bar{r} \cdot \bar{n}_1 = d_1$ and $\bar{r} \cdot \bar{n}_2 = d_2$ are parallel if their normal vectors $\bar{n}_1$ and $\bar{n}_2$ are proportional,i.e.,$\bar{n}_1 = k \bar{n}_2$.
Given normal vectors are $\bar{n}_1 = 2 \hat{i} - \lambda \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\bar{n}_2 = 4 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \mu \hat{k}$.
For the planes to be parallel,the ratios of the components of the normal vectors must be equal:
$\frac{2}{4} = \frac{-\lambda}{-1} = \frac{1}{\mu}$
From $\frac{2}{4} = \frac{-\lambda}{-1}$,we get $\frac{1}{2} = \lambda$,so $\lambda = \frac{1}{2}$.
From $\frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{\mu}$,we get $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{\mu}$,so $\mu = 2$.
Thus,the values are $\lambda = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\mu = 2$.
324
EasyMCQ
The foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the plane is $(4, -2, -5)$. Hence,the equation of the plane is
A
$4x - 2y - 5z = 45$
B
$4x - 2y - 5z = -45$
C
$4x + 2y - 5z = 37$
D
$4x + 2y + 5z + 13 = 0$

Solution

(A) The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is the vector from the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ to the foot of the perpendicular $(4, -2, -5)$.
Thus,$\vec{n} = \langle 4 - 0, -2 - 0, -5 - 0 \rangle = \langle 4, -2, -5 \rangle$.
The equation of a plane with normal $\vec{n} = \langle a, b, c \rangle$ passing through a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ is given by $a(x - x_1) + b(y - y_1) + c(z - z_1) = 0$.
Substituting the values,we get $4(x - 4) - 2(y + 2) - 5(z + 5) = 0$.
Expanding this,$4x - 16 - 2y - 4 - 5z - 25 = 0$.
$4x - 2y - 5z - 45 = 0$,which simplifies to $4x - 2y - 5z = 45$.
325
MediumMCQ
Let $\bar{n}$ be a vector of magnitude $3\sqrt{3}$ such that it makes equal acute angles with the coordinate axes. Then the vector equation of a plane passing through $(1, -1, 2)$ and normal to $\bar{n}$ is:
A
$\bar{r} \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 3$
B
$\bar{r} \cdot (3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 12$
C
$\bar{r} \cdot (3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 1$
D
$\bar{r} \cdot (3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 6$

Solution

(D) Let the vector $\bar{n}$ be $a\hat{i} + a\hat{j} + a\hat{k}$ since it makes equal angles with the coordinate axes.
Given magnitude $|\bar{n}| = 3\sqrt{3}$,so $\sqrt{a^2 + a^2 + a^2} = 3\sqrt{3} \Rightarrow \sqrt{3a^2} = 3\sqrt{3} \Rightarrow a\sqrt{3} = 3\sqrt{3} \Rightarrow a = 3$.
Thus,$\bar{n} = 3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
The equation of a plane passing through point $\vec{a} = (1, -1, 2)$ and normal to $\bar{n}$ is given by $\vec{r} \cdot \bar{n} = \vec{a} \cdot \bar{n}$.
$\vec{r} \cdot (3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = (1\hat{i} - 1\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \cdot (3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k})$.
$\vec{r} \cdot (3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = (1)(3) + (-1)(3) + (2)(3) = 3 - 3 + 6 = 6$.
Therefore,the equation is $\bar{r} \cdot (3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 6$.
326
MediumMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through $(-2, 2, 2)$ and $(2, -2, -2)$ and perpendicular to the plane $9x - 13y - 3z = 0$ is
A
$5x - 3y + 2z = 12$
B
$5x + 3y + 2z = 0$
C
$5x + 3y - 2z + 8 = 0$
D
$5x - 3y + 2z + 12 = 0$

Solution

(B) The equation of a plane passing through $(-2, 2, 2)$ is given by $a(x + 2) + b(y - 2) + c(z - 2) = 0$.
Since the plane passes through $(2, -2, -2)$,we substitute these coordinates into the equation:
$a(2 + 2) + b(-2 - 2) + c(-2 - 2) = 0 \Rightarrow 4a - 4b - 4c = 0 \Rightarrow a - b - c = 0$ (Equation $1$).
The plane is perpendicular to $9x - 13y - 3z = 0$,so the normal vector $(a, b, c)$ is perpendicular to the normal vector $(9, -13, -3)$ of the given plane.
Thus,$9a - 13b - 3c = 0$ (Equation $2$).
Solving equations $(1)$ and $(2)$ using cross-multiplication:
$\frac{a}{(-1)(-3) - (-1)(-13)} = \frac{-b}{(1)(-3) - (-1)(9)} = \frac{c}{(1)(-13) - (-1)(9)}$
$\frac{a}{3 - 13} = \frac{-b}{-3 + 9} = \frac{c}{-13 + 9}$
$\frac{a}{-10} = \frac{-b}{6} = \frac{c}{-4} \Rightarrow \frac{a}{5} = \frac{b}{3} = \frac{c}{2}$.
Substituting the direction ratios $(5, 3, 2)$ into the plane equation:
$5(x + 2) + 3(y - 2) + 2(z - 2) = 0$
$5x + 10 + 3y - 6 + 2z - 4 = 0$
$5x + 3y + 2z = 0$.
327
EasyMCQ
The Cartesian equation of the plane passing through the point $A(7,8,6)$ and parallel to the $XY$ plane is
A
$z=1$
B
$y=8$
C
$x=7$
D
$z=6$

Solution

(D) The required plane passes through the point $(7,8,6)$ and is parallel to the $XY$ plane.
Since the plane is parallel to the $XY$ plane,its normal vector is parallel to the $z$-axis.
The direction ratios of the $z$-axis are $(0,0,1)$.
The equation of a plane passing through $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ with normal vector $(a, b, c)$ is given by $a(x-x_1) + b(y-y_1) + c(z-z_1) = 0$.
Substituting the point $(7,8,6)$ and normal vector $(0,0,1)$,we get:
$0(x-7) + 0(y-8) + 1(z-6) = 0$
$z-6 = 0$
$z=6$
328
EasyMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through the point $(2, 0, 5)$ and parallel to the vectors $\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ is:
A
$x - 4y - z + 3 = 0$
B
$x + 4y + 5z - 27 = 0$
C
$x - 4y - 5z + 23 = 0$
D
$x - 4y + z - 7 = 0$

Solution

(C) The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is perpendicular to the given vectors $\vec{a} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = 3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
Thus,$\vec{n} = \vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 \end{vmatrix}$.
Calculating the determinant: $\vec{n} = \hat{i}(-1 - 2) - \hat{j}(1 - 3) + \hat{k}(2 - (-3)) = -3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
Note: The original solution provided in the prompt had a calculation error in the cross product. Using the correct cross product $\vec{n} = -3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$,the equation of the plane passing through $(2, 0, 5)$ is $-3(x - 2) + 2(y - 0) + 5(z - 5) = 0$.
$-3x + 6 + 2y + 5z - 25 = 0 \Rightarrow -3x + 2y + 5z - 19 = 0$ or $3x - 2y - 5z + 19 = 0$.
However,checking the options provided,if we re-evaluate the cross product with the vectors given in the prompt: $\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(1-2) - \hat{j}(-1-3) + \hat{k}(2 - (-3)) = -1\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
Using this normal vector: $-1(x - 2) + 4(y - 0) + 5(z - 5) = 0 \Rightarrow -x + 2 + 4y + 5z - 25 = 0 \Rightarrow -x + 4y + 5z - 23 = 0 \Rightarrow x - 4y - 5z + 23 = 0$.
329
MediumMCQ
If a plane meets the axes $X, Y, Z$ in $A, B, C$ respectively such that the centroid of $\triangle ABC$ is $(1, 2, 3)$,then the equation of the plane is
A
$x+2y+3z=1$
B
$x+\frac{y}{2}+\frac{z}{3}=3$
C
$\frac{x}{3}+\frac{y}{6}+\frac{z}{9}=1$
D
$\frac{x}{4}+\frac{y}{8}+\frac{z}{12}=1$

Solution

(C) Let the intercepts of the plane on the $X, Y, Z$ axes be $a, b, c$ respectively.
Thus,the coordinates of the points are $A=(a, 0, 0)$,$B=(0, b, 0)$,and $C=(0, 0, c)$.
The centroid of $\triangle ABC$ is given by $(\frac{a+0+0}{3}, \frac{0+b+0}{3}, \frac{0+0+c}{3}) = (1, 2, 3)$.
Equating the coordinates,we get:
$\frac{a}{3} = 1 \Rightarrow a = 3$
$\frac{b}{3} = 2 \Rightarrow b = 6$
$\frac{c}{3} = 3 \Rightarrow c = 9$
The intercept form of the equation of a plane is $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1$.
Substituting the values of $a, b, c$,we get the equation of the plane as $\frac{x}{3} + \frac{y}{6} + \frac{z}{9} = 1$.
330
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the plane passing through the point $(1, 2, 3)$ and parallel to the plane $2x + 3y - 4z = 0$.
A
$2x + 3y - 4z - 4 = 0$
B
$2x + 3y - 4z + 4 = 0$
C
$2x + 3y + 4z + 4 = 0$
D
$2x + 3y - 4z = 0$

Solution

(B) The equation of a plane parallel to $ax + by + cz + d = 0$ is given by $ax + by + cz + k = 0$.
Since the required plane is parallel to $2x + 3y - 4z = 0$,its equation is of the form $2x + 3y - 4z + k = 0$.
This plane passes through the point $(1, 2, 3)$,so we substitute these coordinates into the equation:
$2(1) + 3(2) - 4(3) + k = 0$
$2 + 6 - 12 + k = 0$
$8 - 12 + k = 0$
$-4 + k = 0$
$k = 4$.
Substituting $k = 4$ back into the equation,we get $2x + 3y - 4z + 4 = 0$.
331
MediumMCQ
If $A$ and $B$ are the feet of the perpendiculars drawn from the point $Q(a, b, c)$ to the planes $YZ$ and $ZX$ respectively,then the equation of the plane passing through the points $A, B$,and $O$ is (where $O$ is the origin).
A
$\frac{x}{a}-\frac{y}{b}-\frac{z}{c}=0$
B
$\frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{b}-\frac{z}{c}=0$
C
$\frac{x}{a}-\frac{y}{b}+\frac{z}{c}=0$
D
$\frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{b}+\frac{z}{c}=0$

Solution

(B) The point $Q$ is $(a, b, c)$. The foot of the perpendicular from $Q$ to the $YZ$-plane $(x=0)$ is $A(0, b, c)$. The foot of the perpendicular from $Q$ to the $ZX$-plane $(y=0)$ is $B(a, 0, c)$. The origin $O$ is $(0, 0, 0)$. The equation of the plane passing through $(0, 0, 0)$,$(0, b, c)$,and $(a, 0, c)$ is given by the determinant equation:
$\begin{vmatrix} x & y & z \\ 0 & b & c \\ a & 0 & c \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Expanding along the first row:
$x(bc - 0) - y(0 - ac) + z(0 - ab) = 0$
$bcx + acy - abz = 0$
Dividing the entire equation by $abc$ (assuming $a, b, c \neq 0$):
$\frac{bcx}{abc} + \frac{acy}{abc} - \frac{abz}{abc} = 0$
$\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} - \frac{z}{c} = 0$
332
MediumMCQ
Equation of planes parallel to the plane $x-2y+2z+4=0$ which are at a distance of one unit from the point $(1,2,3)$ are
A
$x+2y+2z=6, x+2y+2z=0$
B
$x-2y+2z=0, x-2y+2z-6=0$
C
$x-2y-6=0, x-2y+z=6$
D
$x+2y+2z=-6, x+2y+2z=5$

Solution

(B) The equation of any plane parallel to the plane $x-2y+2z+4=0$ is given by $x-2y+2z+\lambda=0$.
The distance $d$ from a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ to the plane $ax+by+cz+d=0$ is given by $d = \frac{|ax_1+by_1+cz_1+d|}{\sqrt{a^2+b^2+c^2}}$.
Given the distance is $1$ unit from the point $(1, 2, 3)$,we have:
$\frac{|1(1)-2(2)+2(3)+\lambda|}{\sqrt{1^2+(-2)^2+2^2}} = 1$
$\frac{|1-4+6+\lambda|}{\sqrt{1+4+4}} = 1$
$\frac{|3+\lambda|}{3} = 1$
$|3+\lambda| = 3$
This implies $3+\lambda = 3$ or $3+\lambda = -3$.
For $3+\lambda = 3$,we get $\lambda = 0$.
For $3+\lambda = -3$,we get $\lambda = -6$.
Substituting these values back into the equation $x-2y+2z+\lambda=0$,we get the required planes as $x-2y+2z=0$ and $x-2y+2z-6=0$.
333
MediumMCQ
The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the plane $2x + y - 2z = 18$ are
A
$(4, 2, -4)$
B
$(1, 2, -3)$
C
$(4, 2, 4)$
D
$(4, -2, -4)$

Solution

(A) The equation of the plane is $2x + y - 2z = 18$.
The normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$.
The length of the normal vector is $|\vec{n}| = \sqrt{2^2 + 1^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{4 + 1 + 4} = \sqrt{9} = 3$.
Dividing the equation of the plane by $3$,we get the normal form $\frac{2}{3}x + \frac{1}{3}y - \frac{2}{3}z = 6$.
The distance of the plane from the origin is $d = 6$.
The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular from the origin to the plane $ax + by + cz = d$ are given by $(\frac{ad}{a^2+b^2+c^2}, \frac{bd}{a^2+b^2+c^2}, \frac{cd}{a^2+b^2+c^2})$.
Here,$a=2, b=1, c=-2$ and $d=18$.
The denominator $a^2+b^2+c^2 = 9$.
Thus,the coordinates are $(\frac{2 \times 18}{9}, \frac{1 \times 18}{9}, \frac{-2 \times 18}{9}) = (4, 2, -4)$.
334
EasyMCQ
The Cartesian equation of a plane which passes through the points $A(2,2,2)$ and makes equal non-zero intercepts on the coordinate axes is
A
$x+y+z=6$
B
$x-2y+z=0$
C
$2x+y+z=7$
D
$x-y+z=6$

Solution

(A) Let the intercepts on the coordinate axes be $a, b, c$. Since the intercepts are equal and non-zero,we have $a=b=c$.
The intercept form of the equation of a plane is $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1$.
Substituting $a=b=c$,we get $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{a} + \frac{z}{a} = 1$,which simplifies to $x+y+z=a$.
Since the plane passes through the point $(2, 2, 2)$,we substitute these coordinates into the equation:
$2+2+2 = a \Rightarrow a=6$.
Therefore,the required Cartesian equation of the plane is $x+y+z=6$.
335
EasyMCQ
The equation of the plane which passes through $(2, -3, 1)$ and is normal to the line joining the points $(3, 4, -1)$ and $(2, -1, 5)$ is given by
A
$x + 5y - 6z + 19 = 0$
B
$x - 5y + 6z - 23 = 0$
C
$x + 5y + 6z + 7 = 0$
D
$x - 5y - 6z - 11 = 0$

Solution

(A) The direction ratios of the line joining the points $(3, 4, -1)$ and $(2, -1, 5)$ are given by $(2 - 3, -1 - 4, 5 - (-1)) = (-1, -5, 6)$.
Since the plane is normal to this line,the normal vector to the plane is $\vec{n} = -\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}$.
We can also take the normal vector as $\vec{n} = \hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - 6\hat{k}$.
The equation of a plane passing through $(x_0, y_0, z_0)$ with normal vector $(a, b, c)$ is $a(x - x_0) + b(y - y_0) + c(z - z_0) = 0$.
Substituting the point $(2, -3, 1)$ and the normal vector $(1, 5, -6)$,we get:
$1(x - 2) + 5(y - (-3)) - 6(z - 1) = 0$
$x - 2 + 5y + 15 - 6z + 6 = 0$
$x + 5y - 6z + 19 = 0$.
336
MediumMCQ
If the vector equation of the plane $\bar{r}=(2 \hat{i}+\hat{k})+\lambda \hat{i}+\mu(\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k})$ in scalar product form is given by $\bar{r} \cdot(3 \hat{j}+2 \hat{k})=\alpha$,then $\alpha=$
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$1$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) The given equation of the plane is in the form $\bar{r} = \bar{a} + \lambda \bar{b} + \mu \bar{c}$,where $\bar{a} = 2 \hat{i} + \hat{k}$,$\bar{b} = \hat{i}$,and $\bar{c} = \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}$.
The normal vector $\bar{n}$ to the plane is given by the cross product $\bar{b} \times \bar{c}$:
$\bar{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 1 & 2 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(0 - 0) - \hat{j}(-3 - 0) + \hat{k}(2 - 0) = 3 \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k}$.
The scalar product form of the plane equation is $\bar{r} \cdot \bar{n} = \bar{a} \cdot \bar{n}$.
Calculating $\bar{a} \cdot \bar{n}$:
$\bar{a} \cdot \bar{n} = (2 \hat{i} + \hat{k}) \cdot (3 \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k}) = (2)(0) + (0)(3) + (1)(2) = 2$.
Comparing this with $\bar{r} \cdot (3 \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k}) = \alpha$,we get $\alpha = 2$.
337
EasyMCQ
The equation of a plane containing the point $(1, -1, 1)$ and parallel to the plane $2x + 3y - 4z = 17$ is
A
$\bar{r} \cdot (2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - 4 \hat{k}) = -5$
B
$\bar{r} \cdot (2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - 4 \hat{k}) = -15$
C
$\bar{r} \cdot (4 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - 4 \hat{k}) = -3$
D
$\bar{r} \cdot (3 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}) = -3$

Solution

(A) The equation of a plane parallel to $2x + 3y - 4z = 17$ is of the form $2x + 3y - 4z = d$.
Since the plane passes through the point $(1, -1, 1)$,we substitute these coordinates into the equation:
$2(1) + 3(-1) - 4(1) = d$
$2 - 3 - 4 = d$
$d = -5$.
Thus,the Cartesian equation is $2x + 3y - 4z = -5$.
In vector form,this is $\bar{r} \cdot (2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - 4 \hat{k}) = -5$.
338
EasyMCQ
The length of the perpendicular from the origin to the plane $\bar{r} \cdot (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 14$ is
A
$\sqrt{7}$ units
B
$7$ units
C
$14$ units
D
$\sqrt{14}$ units

Solution

(D) The length of the perpendicular from a point with position vector $\bar{a}$ to the plane $\bar{r} \cdot \bar{n} = p$ is given by the formula $d = \frac{|\bar{a} \cdot \bar{n} - p|}{|\bar{n}|}$.
Here,the origin is the point,so $\bar{a} = 0\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$.
The plane equation is $\bar{r} \cdot (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 14$,so $\bar{n} = \hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$ and $p = 14$.
Calculating the dot product: $\bar{a} \cdot \bar{n} = 0(1) + 0(-2) + 0(3) = 0$.
Calculating the magnitude of the normal vector: $|\bar{n}| = \sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{1 + 4 + 9} = \sqrt{14}$.
Substituting these values into the formula: $d = \frac{|0 - 14|}{\sqrt{14}} = \frac{14}{\sqrt{14}} = \sqrt{14}$ units.
339
MediumMCQ
$A$ plane $E_{1}$ makes intercepts $1, -3, 4$ on the coordinate axes. The equation of a plane parallel to plane $E_{1}$ and passing through $(2, 6, -8)$ is
A
$\frac{x}{2}-\frac{y}{3}+\frac{z}{4}+3=0$
B
$\frac{x}{1}-\frac{y}{3}+\frac{z}{4}+12=0$
C
$\frac{x}{1}-\frac{y}{3}+\frac{z}{4}+2=0$
D
$\frac{x}{3}-\frac{y}{6}+\frac{z}{2}+\frac{13}{3}=0$

Solution

(C) The intercept form of the plane $E_{1}$ with intercepts $a=1, b=-3, c=4$ is $\frac{x}{1} + \frac{y}{-3} + \frac{z}{4} = 1$.
Multiplying by $12$,we get $12x - 4y + 3z = 12$,or $12x - 4y + 3z - 12 = 0$.
The normal vector to this plane is $\vec{n} = 12\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
Since the required plane is parallel to $E_{1}$,its equation is of the form $12x - 4y + 3z + k = 0$.
Since it passes through $(2, 6, -8)$,we substitute these coordinates: $12(2) - 4(6) + 3(-8) + k = 0$.
$24 - 24 - 24 + k = 0 \Rightarrow k = 24$.
Thus,the equation is $12x - 4y + 3z + 24 = 0$.
Dividing by $12$,we get $x - \frac{y}{3} + \frac{z}{4} + 2 = 0$.
340
MediumMCQ
The equation of the plane passing through the points $(2,3,1)$ and $(4,-5,3)$ and parallel to the $y$-axis is:
A
$x+z=3$
B
$x+z=1$
C
$x-z=1$
D
$z-x+2=0$

Solution

(C) The equation of a plane passing through the point $(2,3,1)$ is given by $a(x-2)+b(y-3)+c(z-1)=0$ $\ldots(1)$.
Since the point $(4,-5,3)$ lies on the plane,we substitute these coordinates into equation $(1)$:
$a(4-2)+b(-5-3)+c(3-1)=0$
$2a-8b+2c=0$
$a-4b+c=0$ $\ldots(2)$.
Since the plane is parallel to the $y$-axis,its normal vector is perpendicular to the $y$-axis vector $(0,1,0)$. Thus,$a(0)+b(1)+c(0)=0$,which implies $b=0$.
Substituting $b=0$ into equation $(2)$,we get $a+c=0$,or $a=-c$.
Substituting $a=-c$ and $b=0$ into equation $(1)$:
$-c(x-2)+0(y-3)+c(z-1)=0$
Dividing by $-c$ (assuming $c \neq 0$):
$(x-2)-(z-1)=0$
$x-z-1=0$
$x-z=1$.
341
EasyMCQ
The foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the plane $x+y+3z-4=0$ is
A
$\left(\frac{2}{11}, \frac{2}{11}, \frac{9}{11}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{4}{11}, \frac{4}{11}, \frac{12}{11}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{1}{7}, \frac{1}{7}, \frac{6}{7}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{5}, \frac{3}{5}\right)$

Solution

(B) The direction ratios of the normal to the plane $x+y+3z-4=0$ are $(1, 1, 3)$.
Since the perpendicular line passes through the origin $(0, 0, 0)$,its equation is $\frac{x}{1} = \frac{y}{1} = \frac{z}{3} = K$.
Any point on this line is of the form $P(K, K, 3K)$.
Since this point $P$ lies on the plane,it must satisfy the plane equation:
$K + K + 3(3K) - 4 = 0$
$2K + 9K = 4$
$11K = 4 \Rightarrow K = \frac{4}{11}$.
Substituting $K$ back into the coordinates of $P$,we get $P = \left(\frac{4}{11}, \frac{4}{11}, \frac{12}{11}\right)$.
342
EasyMCQ
Given points $A(3, 2, -1)$ and $B(1, 4, 3)$,find the equation of the plane that bisects the segment $AB$ perpendicularly.
A
$x+y+2z+3=0$
B
$x-y+2z-3=0$
C
$x+y-2z-3=0$
D
$x-y-2z+3=0$

Solution

(D) The plane bisects the segment $AB$ perpendicularly,meaning it passes through the midpoint of $AB$ and the vector $\vec{AB}$ is normal to the plane.
Midpoint $M = \left(\frac{3+1}{2}, \frac{2+4}{2}, \frac{-1+3}{2}\right) = (2, 3, 1)$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ is the direction ratio of line $AB$: $\vec{n} = (1-3, 4-2, 3-(-1)) = (-2, 2, 4)$.
We can simplify the normal vector by dividing by $-2$,giving $\vec{n}' = (1, -1, -2)$.
The equation of the plane passing through $(x_0, y_0, z_0)$ with normal $(a, b, c)$ is $a(x-x_0) + b(y-y_0) + c(z-z_0) = 0$.
Substituting the values: $1(x-2) - 1(y-3) - 2(z-1) = 0$.
$x - 2 - y + 3 - 2z + 2 = 0$.
$x - y - 2z + 3 = 0$.
343
EasyMCQ
The distance of the point $(2, -1, 0)$ from the plane $2x + y + 2z + 8 = 0$ is
A
$\frac{17}{3}$ units
B
$\frac{13}{3}$ units
C
$\frac{7}{3}$ units
D
$\frac{11}{3}$ units

Solution

(D) The distance $d$ of a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ from the plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$ is given by the formula:
$d = \frac{|Ax_1 + By_1 + Cz_1 + D|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}}$
Here,the point is $(2, -1, 0)$ and the plane is $2x + y + 2z + 8 = 0$.
Substituting the values into the formula:
$d = \frac{|2(2) + 1(-1) + 2(0) + 8|}{\sqrt{2^2 + 1^2 + 2^2}}$
$d = \frac{|4 - 1 + 0 + 8|}{\sqrt{4 + 1 + 4}}$
$d = \frac{|11|}{\sqrt{9}}$
$d = \frac{11}{3}$ units.
344
EasyMCQ
If the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the plane is $(3, 2, 1)$,then the equation of the plane is
A
$3x+2y-z=12$
B
$3x+2y+z=14$
C
$3x+2y+z=12$
D
$3x-2y-z=12$

Solution

(B) Let the foot of the perpendicular from the origin $O(0, 0, 0)$ to the plane be $P(3, 2, 1)$.
The normal vector $\vec{n}$ to the plane is the vector $\vec{OP} = 3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The equation of a plane passing through a point $P(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ with normal vector $\vec{n} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$ is given by $a(x - x_1) + b(y - y_1) + c(z - z_1) = 0$.
Substituting the values $a=3, b=2, c=1$ and $(x_1, y_1, z_1) = (3, 2, 1)$:
$3(x - 3) + 2(y - 2) + 1(z - 1) = 0$
$3x - 9 + 2y - 4 + z - 1 = 0$
$3x + 2y + z - 14 = 0$
$3x + 2y + z = 14$.
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
345
EasyMCQ
If the plane $2x + 3y + 5z = 1$ intersects the coordinate axes at the points $A, B, C$,then the centroid of $\triangle ABC$ is
A
$\left(\frac{3}{2}, 1, \frac{3}{5}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{5}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{9}, \frac{1}{15}\right)$
D
$(2, 3, 5)$

Solution

(C) The given equation of the plane is $2x + 3y + 5z = 1$.
To find the intercepts on the coordinate axes,we rewrite the equation in the intercept form $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1$.
This gives $\frac{x}{(1/2)} + \frac{y}{(1/3)} + \frac{z}{(1/5)} = 1$.
Thus,the intercepts on the $X, Y, Z$ axes are $a = 1/2$,$b = 1/3$,and $c = 1/5$ respectively.
The coordinates of the points $A, B, C$ are $A = (1/2, 0, 0)$,$B = (0, 1/3, 0)$,and $C = (0, 0, 1/5)$.
The centroid of $\triangle ABC$ 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,we get $\left(\frac{1/2 + 0 + 0}{3}, \frac{0 + 1/3 + 0}{3}, \frac{0 + 0 + 1/5}{3}\right) = \left(\frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{9}, \frac{1}{15}\right)$.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
346
EasyMCQ
The distance of a point $(1, 2, -1)$ from the plane $x - 2y + 4z + 10 = 0$ is
A
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{21}}$ units
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{7}$ units
C
$\sqrt{\frac{7}{3}}$ units
D
$\sqrt{\frac{3}{7}}$ units

Solution

(D) The distance $d$ of a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ from the plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$ is given by the formula:
$d = \frac{|Ax_1 + By_1 + Cz_1 + D|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}}$
Given the point $(1, 2, -1)$ and the plane $x - 2y + 4z + 10 = 0$,we have $A=1, B=-2, C=4, D=10$ and $x_1=1, y_1=2, z_1=-1$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$d = \frac{|1(1) - 2(2) + 4(-1) + 10|}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2 + 4^2}}$
$d = \frac{|1 - 4 - 4 + 10|}{\sqrt{1 + 4 + 16}}$
$d = \frac{|3|}{\sqrt{21}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{21}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{3 \times 7}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{7}} = \sqrt{\frac{3}{7}}$ units.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
347
MediumMCQ
The equations of planes parallel to the plane $x+2y+2z+8=0$,which are at a distance of $2$ units from the point $(1,1,2)$ are
A
$x+2y+2z-13=0$ or $x+2y+2z-1=0$
B
$x+2y+2z-6=0$ or $x+2y+2z-7=0$
C
$x+2y+2z+3=0$ or $x+2y+2z-5=0$
D
$x+2y+2z-5=0$ or $x+2y+2z-3=0$

Solution

(A) The equation of any plane parallel to $x+2y+2z+8=0$ is of the form $x+2y+2z+\lambda=0$.
Given that the distance of this plane from the point $(1,1,2)$ is $2$ units.
The distance $d$ of a point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ from the plane $Ax+By+Cz+D=0$ is given by $d = \frac{|Ax_1+By_1+Cz_1+D|}{\sqrt{A^2+B^2+C^2}}$.
Substituting the values,we get:
$2 = \frac{|1(1)+2(1)+2(2)+\lambda|}{\sqrt{1^2+2^2+2^2}}$
$2 = \frac{|1+2+4+\lambda|}{\sqrt{1+4+4}}$
$2 = \frac{|7+\lambda|}{\sqrt{9}}$
$2 = \frac{|7+\lambda|}{3}$
$|7+\lambda| = 6$
This implies $7+\lambda = 6$ or $7+\lambda = -6$.
Case $1$: $7+\lambda = 6 \Rightarrow \lambda = -1$.
Case $2$: $7+\lambda = -6 \Rightarrow \lambda = -13$.
Thus,the equations of the planes are $x+2y+2z-1=0$ and $x+2y+2z-13=0$.
348
MediumMCQ
The equation of a plane containing the point $(1, -1, 2)$ and perpendicular to the planes $2x + 3y - 2z = 5$ and $x + 2y - 3z = 8$ is
A
$\bar{r} \cdot (5\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} - \hat{k}) = 7$
B
$\bar{r} \cdot (5\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) = 5$
C
$\bar{r} \cdot (4\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) = 15$
D
$\bar{r} \cdot (5\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} - \hat{k}) = 5$

Solution

(A) The equation of a plane passing through $(1, -1, 2)$ is given by $a(x - 1) + b(y + 1) + c(z - 2) = 0$.
Since the plane is perpendicular to the planes $2x + 3y - 2z = 5$ and $x + 2y - 3z = 8$,its normal vector $\vec{n} = (a, b, c)$ must be perpendicular to the normal vectors of the given planes,$\vec{n_1} = (2, 3, -2)$ and $\vec{n_2} = (1, 2, -3)$.
Thus,$\vec{n} = \vec{n_1} \times \vec{n_2} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 3 & -2 \\ 1 & 2 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-9 - (-4)) - \hat{j}(-6 - (-2)) + \hat{k}(4 - 3) = -5\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
So,$a = -5, b = 4, c = 1$.
Substituting these values into the plane equation: $-5(x - 1) + 4(y + 1) + 1(z - 2) = 0$.
$-5x + 5 + 4y + 4 + z - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow -5x + 4y + z + 7 = 0 \Rightarrow 5x - 4y - z = 7$.
In vector form,this is $\bar{r} \cdot (5\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} - \hat{k}) = 7$.

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