JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Application of vectors in three dimensional geometry

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    The vector equation of the plane through the point \[2\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}-4\mathbf{k}\] and parallel to the plane \[\mathbf{r}.(4\mathbf{i}-12\mathbf{j}-3\mathbf{k})-7=0\] is           

    A)            \[\mathbf{r}.(4\mathbf{i}-12\mathbf{j}-3\mathbf{k})=0\]

    B)            \[\mathbf{r}.(4\mathbf{i}-12\mathbf{j}-3\mathbf{k})=32\]

    C)            \[\mathbf{r}.(4\mathbf{i}-12\mathbf{j}-3\mathbf{k})=12\]

    D)            None of these

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

               The equation of a plane parallel to the plane  \[\mathbf{r}.(4\mathbf{i}-12\mathbf{j}-3\mathbf{k})-7=0\]is \[\mathbf{r}.(4\mathbf{i}-12\mathbf{j}-3\mathbf{k})+\lambda =0\].                    This passes through\[2\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}-4\mathbf{k}\].                    Therefore,\[(2\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}-4\mathbf{k}).(4\mathbf{i}-12\mathbf{j}-3\mathbf{k})+\lambda =0\]            Þ \[8+12+12+\lambda =0\Rightarrow \lambda =-32\]                    So, the required plane is \[\mathbf{r}.(4\mathbf{i}-12\mathbf{j}-3\mathbf{k})-32=0\].


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