NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryPractice
Let P 1 , 7 , 2 be a point and the equation of the line L is x - 1 2 = y - 7 1 = z - 2 - 1 . If P Q is the distance of the plane 2 x + y - z = 1 from the point P measured along a line inclined at an angle 60 ° with L , then the length of P Q is
Options
- A3 units
- B3 2 units
- C6 units
- D8 units
Correct answer
C. 6 units
Step-by-step solution
Equation of the line through P and parallel to L is x - 1 2 = y - 7 1 = z - 2 - 1 ∵ This line is perpendicular to the plane From the diagram, P R = P Q cos 60 ° ⇒ P Q = 2 P R P R = 2 + 7 - 2 - 1 4 = 3 ⇒ P Q = 6 units