Manipal MET2014MathematicsThree Dimensional Geometry
The distance of the point (1,-5,9) , from the plane r ( i - j + k )=5 measured along the line r = i + j + k is
Options
- A3 5
- B10 3
- C5 3
- D3 10
Correct answer
B. 10 3
Step-by-step solution
Let Q be the point where the line through P(1,-5,9) and parallel to r = i + j + k meets the plane r ( i - j + k )=5 . Equation of P Q , is aligned & x-1 1 & = y+5 1 = z-9 1 = & x & = +1 and y & = -5 z & = +9 aligned lies on the plane x-y+z=5 array ll & +1- +5+ +9=5 & =-10 array Co-ordinates of Q are Q(-9,-15,-1) P Q= 10^2+10^2+10^2 =10 3