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If two straight lines whose direction cosines are given by the relations l+m-n=0,3l2+m2+cnl=0 are parallel, then the positive value of c is
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (27 Jun Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 6
  • B 4
  • C 3
  • D 2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 6

Given, l+m-n=0 & 3l2+m2+cln=0

Now taking n=l+m and putting in 3l2+m2+cln=0 we get,

3l2+m2+cll+m=0

3l2+m2+cl2+clm=0

3+cl2+clm+m2=0

3+clm2+clm+1=0 ..equation (i)

  lies are parallel.

So, roots of equation (i) must be equal

 D=0

c2-43+c=0

c2-4c-12=0

c-6c+2=0

c=6 or c=-2

So, positive value of c=6

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