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A normal line with positive direction cosines to the plane P makes equal angles with the coordinate axes. The distance of the point A1,2,3 from the line x-11=y+21=z-32 measured parallel to the plane P is equal to
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryJEE Main
Options:
  • A 3 units
  • B 13 units
  • C 14 units
  • D 25 units
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 14 units

Direction ratios of the normal to the plane n=<1,1,1>
Any general point on the given line is λ+1,λ-2,2λ+3
From the diagram
AB=λ,λ-4,2λ
AB.n=0λ+λ-4+2λ=0
λ=1
So, coordinates of the point B are 2,-1,5
Hence, AB=1+9+4=14 units

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