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The image of the point (1,6,3) in the line x1=y-12=z-23 is
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryBITSATBITSAT 2017
Options:
  • A (-1,0,7)
  • B (-1,0,-7)
  • C (1,0,7)
  • D (2,0,7)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (1,0,7)

Let P(1,6,3) be the given point and L be the foot of perpendicular from P to the given line. The coordinates of a general point on the given line are

x-01=y-12=z-23=λ   (say)

i.e. x=λ

y=2λ+1, z=3λ+2 

If the coordinates of L are (λ,2λ+1,3λ+2), then the direction ratios of PL are (λ-1,2λ-5,3λ-1).

Since, the direction ratios of given line which is perpendicular to PL, are 1,2 and 3. Therefore, (λ-1)1+(2λ-5)2+(3λ-1)3=0,which gives λ=1.

Hence, coordinates of L are (1,3,5).

Let Qx1,y1,z1 be the image of P(1,6,3) in the given line. Then, L is the mid-point of PQ.

Therefore, x1+12=1,y1+62=3,z1+32=5

x1=1,y=0,z=7

Hence, the image of (1,6,3) in the given line is (1,0,7).

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