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The ratio in which the YZ-plane divides the line joining (2,4,5) and (3,5,-4) is
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2:3 internally 
  • B 3:2 internally 
  • C 3:2 externally 
  • D 2:3 externally 
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2:3 externally 

Given points  (2,4,5) and (3,5,-4) 

The ratio divided by YZ plane in which it divides x1,y1,z1 & x2,y2,z2 is =-x1x2

= -23

As the ratio is negative it will divide in 2 : 3 externally.

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