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If a point R4,y,z lies on the line segment joining the points P2,-3,4  and Q8,0,10, then the distance of R from the origin is
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 221
  • B  53
  • C 6
  • D  214
Solution:
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The correct answer is:  214

Given point R lies on the line segment joining the points P and Q, hence direction ratios of the line
PR and  PQ must be identical

26=y+33=z-46
y=-2 and z=6
R4, -2, 6.
Hence, distance from origin =16+4+36=214

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