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Let O be the origin and 'P' be a point which is at a distance of 3 units from the origin. If the direction ratios of OP are (1,-2,-2), then the coordinates of 'P' are
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A (1,2,2)
  • B (3,6,6)
  • C 13,23,23
  • D 19,29,29
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (1,2,2)

Given that 

Direction ratios of OP are 1, -2, -2

Distance between origin and point P is 3 = r.

Direction cosines of OP are l, m, n = 13, -23,-23

Coordinates of point P = x, y, z = lr, mr, nr = 13×3, -23×3, -23×3= 1, -2, -2

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