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If two distinct point Q, R lie on the line of intersection of the planes -x+2y-z=0 and 3x-5y+2z=0 and PQ=PR=18 where the point P is 1,-2,3, then the area of the triangle PQR is equal to
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2338
  • B 4338
  • C 8338
  • D 1523
Solution:
1193 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 4338

Given equations of plane are -x+2y-z=0 and 3x-5y+2z=0

Now a vector perpendicular to both the planes is given by n=i^j^k^-12-13-52

=i^-1-j^1+k^-1

n=-i^-j^-k^

For a point on the line of intersection of both the planes

let z=0,

so x=2y & 8x=5y

i.e. a point on the line will be 0,0,0

So equation of line of intersection of both these planes will be x1=y1=z1

The DR's of QR are 1, 1, 1

Let the point Tα,α,α be the foot of perpendicular from P to the line

α-1×1+α+2×1+α-3×1=0

i.e. α=23

or T23,23,23

PT2=19+649+499

PT2=1149

PT=1143

If θ is TPQ, then in right anged triangle TPQ

cosθ=1143×32=579=1933

Now cos2θ=2cos2θ-1=2×1927-1=1127

and sin2θ=1-11272=42738

So required area of triangle PQR =12×1818×42738

=182×42738=4338

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