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The distance, of the point (7,-2,11) from the line x-61=y-40=z-83 along the line x-52=y-1-3=z-56, is :
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryJEE MainJEE Main 2024 (27 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 12
  • B 14
  • C 18
  • D 21
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 14

Given lines are x-61=y-40=z-83 and x-52=y-1-3=z-56.

Let, AB be a line parallel to x-52=y-1-3=z-56 which intersects x-61=y-40=z-83 at point B, where A7,-2,11

So, equation of AB is,

x-72=y+2-3=z-116=λlet

x=2λ+7, y=-3λ-2, z=6λ+11

B(2λ+7,-3λ-2,6λ+11)

Also, the point B lies on x-61=y-40=z-83.

2λ+7-61=-3λ-2-40=6λ+11-83

-3λ-2-4=0

-3λ=6

λ=-2

B(3,4,-1)

AB=(7-3)2+(4+2)2+(11+1)2

AB=16+36+144

AB=196

AB=14

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