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, 1, ?1) and passing through the line of intersection of the plane \[\mathbf{r}.(\mathbf{i}+3\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k})=0\] and \[\mathbf{r}.(\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k})=0\] is

    A)            \[\mathbf{r}.(\mathbf{i}+9\mathbf{j}+11\mathbf{k})=0\]

    B)            \[\mathbf{r}.(\mathbf{i}+9\mathbf{j}+11\mathbf{k})=6\]

    C)            \[\mathbf{r}.(\mathbf{i}-3\mathbf{j}-13\mathbf{k})=0\]

    D)            None of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

               The vector equation of a plane through the line of intersection of the planes \[\mathbf{r}.(\mathbf{i}+3\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k})=0\] and \[\mathbf{r}.(\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k})\]=0 can be written as            \[(\mathbf{r}.(\mathbf{i}+3\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k}))+\lambda (\mathbf{r}.(\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k}))=0\]                   .....(i)            This passes through \[2\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k}\]            \ \[(2\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k}).(\mathbf{i}+3\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k})+\lambda (2\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k}).(\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k})=0\]            or \[(2+3+1)+\lambda (0+1-2)=0\Rightarrow \lambda =6\]            Put the value of \[\lambda \] in (i) we get            \[\mathbf{r}.(\mathbf{i}+9\mathbf{j}+11\mathbf{k})=0\], which is the required plane.


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